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In the tradition of Michael Lewis and Tom Wolfe, a fascinating and frightening behind-the-scenes look at the interconnected cultures of hackers, security specialists, and law enforcement.
A 19-year-old Romanian student stumbles into a criminal ransomware ring in her village. Soon she is extorting Silicon Valley billionaires for millions-without knowing the first thing about computers.
A veteran cybersecurity specialist has built a deep network of top-notch hackers in one of the world's largest banks. But then, the bank brings in a cadre of ex-military personnel to "help."
A cynical Russian only leaves his tiny New Jersey apartment to hack sports cars at a high performance shop in Newark. But, he opens his door to a consultant who needs his help.
A hotel doorman, in China once served in the People's Army, stealing intellectual property from American companies. Now he uses his skills to build up a private side-business selling the data he takes from travelers to Shanghai's commercial center.
Kingdom of Lies follows the intertwined stories of cybercriminals and ethical hackers as they jump from criminal trend to criminal trend, crisis to crisis. A cybersecurity professional turned journalist, Kate Fazzini illuminates the many lies companies and governments tell us about our security, the lies criminals tell to get ahead, and the lies security leaders tell to make us think they are better at their jobs than they are.
A 19-year-old Romanian student stumbles into a criminal ransomware ring in her village. Soon she is extorting Silicon Valley billionaires for millions-without knowing the first thing about computers.
A veteran cybersecurity specialist has built a deep network of top-notch hackers in one of the world's largest banks. But then, the bank brings in a cadre of ex-military personnel to "help."
A cynical Russian only leaves his tiny New Jersey apartment to hack sports cars at a high performance shop in Newark. But, he opens his door to a consultant who needs his help.
A hotel doorman, in China once served in the People's Army, stealing intellectual property from American companies. Now he uses his skills to build up a private side-business selling the data he takes from travelers to Shanghai's commercial center.
Kingdom of Lies follows the intertwined stories of cybercriminals and ethical hackers as they jump from criminal trend to criminal trend, crisis to crisis. A cybersecurity professional turned journalist, Kate Fazzini illuminates the many lies companies and governments tell us about our security, the lies criminals tell to get ahead, and the lies security leaders tell to make us think they are better at their jobs than they are.
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Reviews
"Written almost like a novel, Kingdom of Lies, offers a vivid account of how these gangs of black hat hackers spreading from Romania to China extort money from individuals like me and the most powerful Wall Street banks, and how the white hats are trying to stop these people who can halt global companies in their tracks and produce digital campaigns to sway popular opinion."
The Times (UK)
"In this vertical slice of the cybersecurity profession, CNBC reporter Fazzini gives readers an up-close look at the business of cybercrime…Fazzini effectively conveys the ways cybercrimes are constantly evolving with the capability of becoming even more insidious in the future."
Booklist
"A breezy exploration of the many bad guys who lie in wait out on the other end of the cyberwire...Good reading for anyone contemplating a career in cybersecurity and a useful tool for turning people's thoughts in that direction."
Kirkus Reviews