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The Soul of a new Machine

1981 by John Tracy Kidder

Brings to life not only how computers work and the technology required to devise one ... but also the human drama. (The New York Times)

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personal note: very good story and a must read if you're interested in computer and/or IT history!


Cuckoo's Egg

1995 by Clifford Stoll

Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage

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personal note: very interesting and fun to read!


Takedown

1996 by Tsutomu Shimomura and John Markoff


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personal note: a must read if you're interested in computer security, but don't take in to serious!



The Art of Deception - Controlling the Human Element of Security

2002 by Kevin Daniel Mitnick and William L. Simon

Nice "hacking" (social engineering) stories told by Kevin Mitnick with some advises how to secure your company against such attacks.

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personal note: a fun read



Der Phrasenprüfer - Szenen aus dem Leben von Wau Holland, Mitbegründer des Chaos Computer Clubs

2003 Daniel Kulla



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personal note: German book, nice read if you're interested in the CCCs history.