Oprano Book Review Corner

[gonzo]

As I eagerly await my autographed copy of Brother Kevin's book...I figured I'd go out and see what the customers on Amazon had to say about it seeing its rumored that he didnt write it to begin with....lo and behold the first review I find!
----------------------------------------
Cuts to the chase, and exposes the weakest link..., October 16, 2002
Reviewer: lew@lppi.com (see more about me) from Boise, ID USA
This book cuts to the chase, and exposes what was, currently is, and will continue to be the weakest link in computer security... the human element. Historically, people seem to take the path of least resistance. Give them a reason to believe you are who you say you are, and they will accept it. Give them a reason to think you're helping them (even with a problem they never knew they had until you pointed it out to them), and they will put at your disposal all their tools and information. We won't be able to make much inroads into security (of any kind) until we being to change the essence of human nature... and that, my friend, is unlikely to change. Kevin Mitnick tells it like it is -- from the voice of experience. As obvious as some of the pretexts are, they worked for him... and will likely continue to work for the next generation's social engineer. Remember, the difference between truth and fiction is but a state of mind. Persuasion is still the key element... one that Mitnick has mastered. Read, learn, and avoid the simple mistakes of others. Thanks for the book, Kevin.

--------------------------------------

I cant wait for it to get here! Brother Lew DePayne was teh first to review it! I hope he can take some time from the Morman tater farm drop by and tell us more.

Yall reckon he will be reveiwing Confucy's tell all book complete with full color pics? Maybe that one will chronicle how one can pull off operating a porn business while at the same time trying to become an Elder in the Mormon congregation?