Biggs, a technical editor for computing magazines, explores the underworld of troublemakers, geniuses, and criminals involved in hacking and computer scams. Featuring interviews with real hackers and scammers like the spam king of Detroit and a 16-year-old worm virus writer in Austria, along with biting commentary on the current state of computer security, the book offers tips on spotting international scams and protecting a computer from programs that can steal passwords and credit card numbers. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)