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

Book Details

• Author: Scott Shapiro

• Publisher: Allen Lane

• ISBN: 9780241461969

• Binding: Hardcover

• Pages: 432

• Release Date: 23-05-2023

• Language: English

• Package Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.5 inches

About the Book
Fancy Bear Goes Phishing by Scott Shapiro is a riveting exploration of hacking, cybercrime, espionage, and digital warfare, told through five extraordinary true stories. From the Russian hacker unit Fancy Bear infiltrating the Democratic National Committee, to Robert Morris unleashing the first internet-crashing worm, to Dark Avenger’s mutating computer virus, Shapiro reveals the fascinating world of hackers and their motivations.

Readers are taken inside cases ranging from teenage exploits like hacking Paris Hilton’s phone, to the massive botnet created by Rutgers student Paras Jha that nearly broke the internet. Blending thrilling true-crime narratives with philosophical and technical insights, Shapiro explains how computation itself creates opportunities for exploitation, and why our digital society remains so vulnerable.

This gripping and intellectual book not only unveils the secrets of hacking but also provides a deeper understanding of how the internet works, making it a must-read for anyone interested in cybersecurity, technology, and the human side of digital crime.