Hacking the Xbox: An Introduction to Reverse Engineering

No Starch Press and Andrew ‘bunnie’ Huang have decided to release this free ebook version of Hacking the Xbox in honor of Aaron Swartz. Download “Hacking the Xbox: An Introduction to Reverse Engineering” in pdf format.

Book Description

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. Hacking the Xbox includes numerous practical guides, such as where to get hacking gear, soldering techniques, debugging tips and an Xbox hardware reference guide.

Table of Contents

• Voiding the Warranty
• Thinking Inside the Box
• Installing a Blue LED
• Building a USB Adapter
• Replacing a Broken Power Supply
• The Best Xbox Game: Security Hacking
• A Brief Primer on Security
• Reverse Engineering Xbox Security
• Sneaking in the Back Door
• More Hardware Projects
• Developing Software for the Xbox
• Caveat Hacker
• Onward!

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