Hacking: The Art of Exploitation, 2nd Edition notes (2nd edition)

Hacking: The Art of Exploitation is a book by Jon "Smibbs" Erickson about computer security and network security. Hacking is the art of creative problem solving, whether that means finding an unconventional solution to a difficult problem or exploiting holes in sloppy programming. Many people call themselves hackers, but few have the strong technical foundation needed to really push the envelope.