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Open The art of invisibility : the world’s most famous hacker teaches you how to be safe in the age of Big Brother and big data
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The art of invisibility : the world’s most famous hacker teaches you how to be safe in the age of Big Brother and big data

Kevin Mitnick • 2017

13 pages30 min

This book explores the critical erosion of privacy in the digital age, emphasizing that pervasive surveillance from corporations and governments makes everyone vulnerable, not just criminals. It details practical measures for digital self-defense, from strong passwords and two-factor authentication to advanced encryption and anonymous browsing with tools like Tor. The author highlights risks in everyday technologies—smartphones, Wi-Fi, social media, and IoT devices—that constantly leak personal data. While achieving total invisibility is challenging, the book advocates for rigorous operational security, behavioral changes, and layered protections to reclaim personal privacy against relentless digital tracking and data exploitation.