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The Hacker and the State
- Cyber Attacks and the New Normal of Geopolitics
- Narrated by: Christopher Grove
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
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Summary
Packed with insider information based on interviews, declassified files, and forensic analysis of company reports, The Hacker and the State sets aside fantasies of cyber-annihilation to explore the real geopolitical competition of the digital age. Tracing the conflict of wills and interests among modern nations, Ben Buchanan reveals little-known details of how China, Russia, North Korea, Britain, and the United States hack one another in a relentless struggle for dominance. His analysis moves deftly from underseas cable taps to underground nuclear sabotage, from blackouts and data breaches to billion-dollar heists and election interference.
Buchanan brings to life this continuous cycle of espionage and deception, attack and counterattack, destabilization and retaliation. He explains why cyber attacks are far less destructive than we anticipated, far more pervasive, and much harder to prevent. With little fanfare and far less scrutiny, they impact our banks, our tech and health systems, our democracy, and every aspect of our lives. Quietly, insidiously, they have reshaped our national-security priorities and transformed spycraft and statecraft.
The contest for geopolitical advantage has moved into cyberspace. The United States and its allies can no longer dominate the way they once did. The nation that hacks best will triumph.
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- cluelessgoon
- 25-10-23
Really excellent book
One of the best books I’ve read on this topic with great recent and historic examples brought to life nicely. The delivery is sufficiently wooden for the topic - very factual and monotone but quite compelling.
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- William Hardie
- 03-01-23
Fascinating and Disturbing
Most interesting story and a world few know anything about. What is scary is that hackers affect us all as individuals and as nation states.
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- Richard Alberg
- 06-07-20
Fascinating book
The book is really interesting. It is packed with information, presented clearly and for a non technical audience. I like to think I am reasonably well informed, however, I learned a lot. The only let down is the narrator. This was by far the worst narration of any Audible book I have purchased.
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- JPL
- 27-10-24
Incredibly eye opening
This is an excellent listen. It's fairly detailed and technical (to someone like me who has only a basic knowledge of how computers work) but brings the reader up to a common level of understanding with ease. The book is very well structured and gives a full overview of the current state of cyber affairs. Much of the information in this book is likely still classified by various government organisations but has been made public through leaks and private investigation. Would recommend to anyone who works in the government, political or military sectors.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-12-21
Great book
The book describes several hacking operations in a clear and detailed manner. Not too technical, ideal for humanities students
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- Aljo
- 24-07-24
Connects the dots on the key agents of chaos involved in hacking in recent history.
The story moves around a fair bit though plenty of references to relevant chapters and events etc.
Very insightful listen for those interested in cyber and hacking and lots to learn too.
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- tmadisson
- 10-03-23
Brilliant but boring
absolutely great research, a fantastic audiobook. I have no regrets in buying it, BUT for some reason the author thought it would be a good idea to record it in a monotone-computer-ish voice. I'm sorry but 14 hours is a longtime to have to put up without any variation. A real shame because as I've already said, great and valuable content, but the narration is not good.
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