Hacking the Xbox

<div><p>This hands-on guide to hacking begins with step-by-step tutorials on hardware modifications that teach basic hacking techniques as well as essential reverse engineering skills. The book progresses into a discussion of the Xbox security mechanisms and other advanced hacking topics with an emphasis on educating the readers on the important subjects of computer security and reverse engineering. <i>Hacking the Xbox</i> includes numerous practical guides such as where to get hacking gear soldering techniques debugging tips and an Xbox hardware reference guide.</p><p><i>Hacking the Xbox</i> also confronts the social and political issues facing today's hacker by looking forward and discussing the impact of today's legal challenges on legitimate reverse engineering activities. The book includes a chapter written by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) about the rights and responsibilities of hackers and concludes by discussing the latest trends and vulnerabilities in secure PC platforms.</p></div>