Fancy Bear Goes Phishing: The Dark History of the Information Age, in Five Extraordinary Hacks

This book explores the philosophy and technology of hacking, highlighting our vulnerability to exploitation without understanding information storage, use, and protection.

Author Scott J. Shapiro exposes the secrets of the digital age, revealing that cybercrime is more psychological than technical. He tells fascinating tales of perpetrators, including Robert Morris Jr., who accidentally crashed the internet, and Russian intelligence officers seeking to control a US election. Shapiro’s storytelling exposes hackers’ tools and provides answers to vital questions about internet vulnerability and response. Combining philosophical adventure with dramatic true-crime narrative, he offers a lively and original account of the future of hacking, espionage, and war in an era of cybercrime.

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