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Each of the authors would like to thank the editors at McGraw-Hill. In particular, we
would like to thank Joya Anthony. You really kept us on track and helped us through
the process. Your dedication to this project was truly noteworthy. Thanks.
Allen Harper would like to thank his wonderful wife, Corann, and daughters,
Haley and Madison, for their support and understanding through this third edition. It
is wonderful to see our family grow stronger in Christ. I love you each dearly. In addi-
tion, Allen would like to thank the members of his Church for their love and support.
In particular, Rob Martin and Ronnie Jones have been true brothers in the Lord and
great friends. Also, Allen would like to thank other hackers who provided assistance
through the process: Alex Sotirov, Mark Dowd, Alexey Sintsov, Shuichiro Suzuki, Peter
Van Eeckhoutte, Stéfan Le Berre, and Damien Cauquil.
Shon Harris would like to thank the other authors and the team members for their
continued dedication to this project and continual contributions to the industry as a
whole. Shon would also like to thank the crazy Fairbairn sisters—Kathy Conlon, Diane
Marshall, and Kristy Gorenz for their lifelong support of Shon and her efforts.
Jonathan Ness would like to thank Jessica, his amazing wife, for tolerating the long
hours required for him to write this book (and hold his job, and his second job, and
third “job,” and all the side projects). Thanks also to Didier Stevens for the generous
help with Chapter 16 (and for providing the free PDF analysis tools at http://blog
.didierstevens.com/programs/pdf-tools). Big thanks also to Terry McCorkle for his
expert guidance and advice, which led to the current Chapter 17—you’re a life-saver,
Terry! Finally, Jonathan would like to thank the mentors, teachers, coworkers, pastors,
family, and friends who have guided him along his way, contributing more to his suc-
cess than they’ll ever know.
Chris Eagle would like to acknowledge all of the core members of the DDTEK
crew. The hard work they put in and the skills they bring to the table never cease to
amaze him.
Gideon Lenkey would like to thank his loving and supportive family and friends
who patiently tolerate his eccentric pursuits. He’d also like to thank all of the special
agents of the FBI, present and retired, who have kept boredom from his door!
Terron Williams would like to thank his lovely wife, Mekka, and his stepson, Christian
Morris. The two of you are the center of my life, and I appreciate each and every second
that we share together. God is truly good all of the time. In addition, Terron would like
to thank his mother, Christina Williams, and his sister, Sharon Williams-Scott. There is
not a moment that goes by that I am not grateful for the love and the support that you
have always shown to me.
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