Finding the "best" hacking books depends on whether you're a beginner, a pro, or looking for a field manual to keep at your desk .

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Index of Hacking Books: Best Resources

• Hacking Exposed Wireless — Attacking and defending Wi‑Fi networks; for wireless security practitioners.
• The Hardware Hacking Handbook — Practical hardware reverse-engineering and firmware analysis; for embedded security researchers.