Andy Greenberg Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

This gripping narrative follows a new generation of investigators who have unraveled the Bitcoin blockchain, illuminating the once-hidden worlds of money, drugs, and violence. Black markets have thrived in society's shadows, increasingly migrating online, where digital crime lords operate with unprecedented freedom. Central to their operations is cryptocurrency, allowing transactions that evade traditional law enforcement methods. However, what if this dark economy harbored a critical flaw? With the right blend of technical expertise and determination, investigators could expose a vast network of crime. The story unfolds through the eyes of a veteran cybersecurity reporter, who provides unprecedented access to key figures in federal law enforcement and private industry. Readers meet an audacious IRS agent, a Bitcoin-tracing entrepreneur from Denmark, and a colorful cast of agents and prosecutors as they navigate the crypto-underworld. The narrative reveals a thrilling saga of criminal empires built and dismantled, showcasing the largest online narcotics market takedown in internet history. This cat-and-mouse tale of technological rivalry is filled with cunning strategies and unexpected twists, posing a provocative question: How would the boldest criminals act if they believed they could never be caught?

With the nuance of a reporter and the pace of a thriller writer, Andy Greenberg provides a glimpse into future cyberwars, placing his narrative within the broader context of Russian and Ukrainian history. This chilling account details a Kremlin-led cyberattack that marks a new front in global conflict. In 2014, a series of mysterious cyberattacks began, targeting American utility companies, NATO, and Eastern European electric grids. These strikes escalated, culminating in the summer of 2017 with the release of NotPetya, a malware that disrupted major businesses worldwide. In Ukraine, ATMs froze, and essential services like railways and hospitals were paralyzed. NotPetya caused unprecedented damage, totaling ten billion dollars—the largest cyberattack in history. This true story follows the relentless pursuit to identify Sandworm, the group of hackers operating under Russia's military intelligence. Through years of investigative work, Operation Sandworm reveals a globe-spanning effort to unmask these cybercriminals while highlighting a new global arms race and the geopolitical chaos it brings. The narrative, filled with twists and turns, illustrates a chilling reality: in a war without borders, we all inhabit the frontline.

From Australia to Iceland, organisations like Wikileaks, Openleaks, and Anonymous are just some of the more familiar groups that are enabling whistleblowers and transforming the next generation's notion of what activism can be