Hackers and states. Cyber ​​wars as new realities of modern geopolitics | Ben Buchanan

About the publication "Hackers and the State"

The StuxNet virus hacked Iranian computer systems, preventing the creation of a nuclear bomb. A mysterious group bypassed powerful defenses and gained access to the US National Security Agency's arsenal of hacking tools. Memorable attacks on the Ukrainian power grid in 2015 and 2016, the devastating NotPetya virus, which caused significant damage, are just a few examples of modern cyber conflicts.

The modern era was marked by the proliferation of hacker weapons. Today, states and private companies are fighting battles not only on land, sea and air - cyberspace has become a new arena, similar to the sea lanes of the 18th century, where fierce conflicts between states, mercenaries and hackers from all over the world are raging.

If you are interested in the history of cyberwarfare, legendary hackers, strategic espionage and counterintelligence technologies, encryption methods, security system vulnerabilities, and practical ways to protect against cyber threats, this book will be an important source of knowledge that will help you better understand the modern world of cyber conflicts.

About the author

Ben Buchanan is a professor at Georgetown University's School of Diplomatic Service, specializing in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and public administration. He currently works in the White House, dealing with national security issues.