iOS Hacker's Handbook

by Charlie Miller, Dion Blazakis, Dino DaiZovi

Discover all the security risks and exploits that can threaten iOS-based mobile devices

iOS is Apple's mobile operating system for the iPhone and iPad. With the introduction of iOS5, many security issues have come to light. This book explains and discusses them all. The award-winning author team, experts in Mac and iOS security, examines the vulnerabilities and the internals of iOS to show how attacks can be mitigated. The book explains how the operating system works, its overall security architecture, and the security risks associated with it, as well as exploits, rootkits, and other payloads developed for it. Covers iOS security architecture, vulnerability hunting, exploit writing, and how iOS jailbreaks workExplores iOS enterprise and encryption, code signing and memory protection, sandboxing, iPhone fuzzing, exploitation, ROP payloads, and baseband attacksAlso examines kernel debugging and exploitation Companion website includes source code and tools to facilitate your efforts

"iOS Hacker's Handbook" arms you with the tools needed to identify, understand, and foil iOS attacks.

Genres: Hackers, Technology, Programming, Management, Business

416 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Theresa Clipson]

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The app provides real-time location updates, making it easy to know when loved ones arrive safely at home, work, or other destinations. For couples who have agreed to use it, these features can also help identify patterns that don't match what has been communicated.
Another advantage is its location history feature. Withmutual permission, users can review where they have been over time. This can help clear up misunderstandings and reduce unnecessary suspicion when questions arise.
The app also includes arrival and departure notifications for saved places. These alerts areconvenient for everyday life and can provide reassurance without requiring constant check-ins orphone calls.
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The interface is clean, intuitive, and suitable for users of all ages. Most features are easy to access, and the app performs reliably across both Android and iPhone devices.
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[Vasil Kolev]

The book has a lot of good content, but not all of it is at the same level - the first few chapters are too basic (and boring), and there are some at the end which get really deep into the firmware/hardware.

Also, there are long listings of code which are mostly irrelevant (and available online), which seem to be there mostly to pad the book.

Otherwise, there's a lot of stuff there that helps you understand the iPhones better and a lot of information on how to write good exploits.

[Mostfa]

الكتاب جيد في عرض مفاهميم الحماية التي اتبعتها ابل ،
يشرح كيف عالجوا الكثير من المشاكل ودأبوا على جعل النظام آمن ، جيد جدا لمن يهتم بالحماية ويريد ان يطلع على كيفية تفكير الانظمة وكيفية معالجة البيانات ،الشابترز في البداية مفهومة للكل ،لكن في المتوسط والى النهاية تحتاج خبرات برمجية

[Beck Frost]

Very good reference material. Very technical in places. Works well with the Apple Security White Pages as being the generic over view.

[Delhi Irc]

Location: GIC IRC
Accession No: DL027153

[Tony B]

There is a lot of good content and research but I doubt how much of it could be used in real action. This book felt like more theory than practice.