Follow FC as he steals from the world’s most secure banks and government facilities—without breaking a single law
In How I Rob Banks: And Other Such Places, renowned ethical hacker and social engineer FC delivers a gripping and often hilarious discussion of his work: testing the limits of physical bank security by trying to “steal” money, data, and anything else he can get his hands on. In the book, you’ll explore the secretive world of physical assessments and follow FC as he breaks into banks and secure government locations to identify security flaws and loopholes.
The author explains how banks and other secure facilities operate, both digitally and physically, and shows you the tools and techniques he uses to gain access to some of the world’s most locked-down buildings. You’ll also find:
Strategies you can implement immediately to better secure your own company, home, and data against malicious actors Detailed photos, maps, and drawings to bring to life the unbelievable true stories contained inside An inside and candid look at a rarely examined industry through the eyes of one of its most respected penetration testers
A can’t-miss account of real-life security exploits perfect for infosec pros, including red and blue teamers, pentesters, CIOs, CISSPs, and social engineers, How I Rob Banks also belongs in the hands of anyone who loves a great Ocean’s 11-style story pulled straight from the real world.
By:
FC Barker
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 231mm,
Width: 160mm,
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 431g
ISBN: 9781119911470
ISBN 10: 1119911478
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 30 June 2023
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword xv Introduction xvii Chapter 1: What Is Social Engineering? 1 Chapter 2: 330 Cameras 4 Chapter 3: Expensive Doesn’t Mean Secure 7 Chapter 4: The Trolley Problem 12 Chapter 5: High (Street) Security 17 Chapter 6: The Psychology of Stairs 19 Chapter 7: The Broken Arm Ruse 21 Chapter 8: Crown Jewels Are Not Always Shiny 24 Chapter 9: This Is My Office Now 27 Chapter 10: How to Use a Pen to Hack Any Door 31 Chapter 11: My First Kidnapping 34 Chapter 12: I Needed a New Computer 40 Chapter 13: Building My Own Office 43 Chapter 14: Letter of Authority 47 Chapter 15: Astute Manager 49 Chapter 16: I Can’t Fly a Helicopter 51 Chapter 17: Doppelgangers Exist 54 Chapter 18: Stealing the Keychain 56 Chapter 19: It’s Dangerous to Go Alone. Take This! 59 Chapter 20: The Gold Bar 63 Chapter 21: Plush Carpets 68 Chapter 22: Clean(er) Access 71 Chapter 23: What We Do in the Shadows 73 Chapter 24: What Do I Know about Diamonds? 77 Chapter 25: How to Crack a Safe 80 Chapter 26: Find a Safe Space 88 Chapter 27: Well, That Was Unexpected 92 Chapter 28: Opening a Door on Security 95 Chapter 29: How to Tailgate an Opaque Door 98 Chapter 30: The Guard Who Was Too Polite 100 Chapter 31: The Swan Effect 102 Chapter 32: What’s in the Box? 105 Chapter 33: How to Bypass an Elevator Security System 107 Chapter 34: The Loading Bay 109 Chapter 35: The Escort 111 Chapter 36: The Staircase 114 Chapter 37: How to Bypass PIR Detectors 116 Chapter 38: ATMs 121 Chapter 39: Open Windows 124 Chapter 40: Security on a String Budget 127 Chapter 41: How to Bypass Padlocks 131 Chapter 42: Padlocked Gates 134 Chapter 43: The Security of Glass 138 Chapter 44: Trading Places 142 Chapter 45: How to Bypass Keypads 145 Chapter 46: E- Waste 148 Chapter 47: Fourteen Desktop PCs 151 Chapter 48: Spy Gadgets 155 Chapter 49: How to Steal Fingerprints 158 Chapter 50: Five Banks a Week 162 Chapter 51: Finding Out Too Much 165 Chapter 52: Needle in a Haystack 168 Chapter 53: Stealing a Purse and Keys 172 Chapter 54: How to Pick Locks 174 Chapter 55: The Porn Cupboard 179 Chapter 56: The Apartment Across the Way 182 Chapter 57: Magazine Shoot 186 Chapter 58: Double Trouble 189 Chapter 59: Fake ID 191 Chapter 60: Impersonation 195 Chapter 61: How Maglocks Work 199 Chapter 62: Personal Escort 202 Chapter 63: My Favorite Door 205 Chapter 64: Microwave Fences 208 Chapter 65: Discarded Passes 211 Chapter 66: Bypassing Speed Lanes 214 Chapter 67: The Case of the Angry Man 217 Chapter 68: Let’s Play Doctors 220 Chapter 69: That’s for Me! 225 Chapter 70: How to Use a Snickers Bar 231 Chapter 71: Taking the Bus to Work 233
FC is a renowned ethical hacker and social engineer with over 20 years’ experience working in the field of information security. He has worked for major high street banks in the UK and Europe, FTSE100 companies, several government agencies, and security forces. He’s a frequent speaker at corporate events, security conferences, universities, and schools around the world.
