The Hackers Guide to OS X: Exploiting OS X from the Root Up

Written by two experienced penetration testers the material presented discusses the basics of the OS X environment and its vulnerabilities. Including but limited to; application porting, virtualization utilization and offensive tactics at the kernel, OS and wireless level. This book provides a comprehensive in-depth guide to exploiting and compromising the OS X platform while offering the necessary defense and countermeasure techniques that can be used to stop hackers

As a resource to the reader, the companion website will provide links from the authors, commentary and updates.

Provides relevant information including some of the latest OS X threatsEasily accessible to those without any prior OS X experienceUseful tips and strategies for exploiting and compromising OS X systemsIncludes discussion of defensive and countermeasure applications and how to use themCovers mobile IOS vulnerabilities

1. Introduction

2. Pre carbon

3. Post carbon

4. Filesystem

5. Footprint

6. Application and System Vulnerabilities

7. Defensive Applications

8. Offensive Tactics

9. Reverse Engineering

10. Mobile Platforms

11. Awesome Tips