"...outsmart common security measures; gain access to a remote server; hijack TCP connections and more."

And then get arrested and extradited by the Yanks who you've embarassed because they had shite security on their systems...

You don't need to know how to do any of the above to embarrass US.gov sysadmins. You just need a blank password.

I'm writing to Jacqui Smith to tell her about this subversive book* as it could be used by the evil agents of international tourism. Shame on El Reg for aiding the enemies of this glorious country to attack our computer infrastructure.

* After I buy my copy of course.

I'm a Yank and I agree with you. Computer hacking should be a misdemeanor at most.

If I order a copy using a credit card number that isn't my own?