The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage, and Fear in the Cyber Age by David E. Sanger

Description: The Perfect Weapon by David E. Sanger Originally published: New York: Crown Publishers, 2018. Updated with a new chapter. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description NOW AN HBO® DOCUMENTARY FROM AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR JOHN MAGGIO • "An important—and deeply sobering—new book about cyberwarfare" (Nicholas Kristof, New York Times), now updated with a new chapter.The Perfect Weapon is the startling inside story of how the rise of cyberweapons transformed geopolitics like nothing since the invention of the atomic bomb. Cheap to acquire, easy to deny, and usable for a variety of malicious purposes, cyber is now the weapon of choice for democracies, dictators, and terrorists. Two presidents—Bush and Obama—drew first blood with Operation Olympic Games, which used malicious code to blow up Irans nuclear centrifuges, and yet America proved remarkably unprepared when its own weapons were stolen from its arsenal and, during President Trumps first year, turned back on the United States and its allies. And if Obama would begin his presidency by helping to launch the new era of cyberwar, he would end it struggling unsuccessfully to defend the 2016 U.S. election from interference by Russia, with Vladimir Putin drawing on the same playbook he used to destabilize Ukraine. Moving from the White House Situation Room to the dens of Chinese government hackers to the boardrooms of Silicon Valley, New York Times national security correspondent David Sanger reveals a world coming face-to-face with the perils of technological revolution, where everyone is a target."Timely and bracing . . . With the deep knowledge and bright clarity that have long characterized his work, Sanger recounts the cunning and dangerous development of cyberspace into the global battlefield of the twenty-first century."—Washington Post Author Biography David E. Sanger is national security correspondent for the New York Times and bestselling author of The Inheritance and Confront and Conceal. He has been a member of three teams that won the Pulitzer Prize, including in 2017 for international reporting. A regular contributor to CNN, he also teaches national security policy at Harvards Kennedy School of Government. Review "[Sangers] description of the cyber portion of Russias interference in the 2016 presidential election is thorough and convincing. It ought to be required reading for anyone who doubts the extent and seriousness of the Russian effort… The great value of The Perfect Weapon is less in its specific policy prescriptions than in its being the most comprehensive, readable source of information and insight about the policy quandaries that modern information technology and its destructive potential have spawned."—The New York Times"Timely and bracing… With the deep knowledge and bright clarity that have long characterized his work, Sanger recounts the cunning and dangerous development of cyberspace into the global battlefield of the 21st century… A reader finishes this book fully understanding why cyberwar has moved rapidly to the top of Americas official list of national security threats. And why, for the first time in three generations, this nations power in the world is seriously threatened." —David Von Drehle, The Washington Post"This encyclopedic account by a Times correspondent traces the rapid rise of cyberwarfare capabilities and warns that ideas about how to control them are only beginning to emerge."—The New York Times Book Review (Editors Choice)"In his new book, The Perfect Weapon, Sanger offers a panoramic view of the rapidly evolving world of cyber-conflict. He covers incidents from the covert U.S. cyber-campaign to sabotage Irans nuclear program (a story we know about largely because of Sangers diligent reporting) to Edward Snowdens epic heist of National Security Agency data. And yes, theres also plenty of background on Russias active measures during the 2016 campaign. But theres also a wealth of gripping material on stories that have probably been missed by the broader public… It all adds up to a persuasive argument for the truth of the books title."—Christian Caryl, The Washington Post"[The Perfect Weapon is] an important—and deeply sobering—new book about cyberwarfare."—Nicholas Kristof, New York Times"A chilling new book."—The Financial Times"Anyone who doubts cybers unintended consequences should read David Sangers new book The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage, and Fear in the Cyber Age. Sanger, a reporter for The New York Times, has been a dogged and diligent observer of cybersecurity issues for years. His book is a readable account of what went wrong."—Robert Samuelson, The Washington Post"[The Perfect Weapon] reads like a thriller spy novel, except the stories are true, which makes the book more terrifying… Sanger shows the political, military, and economic impacts of actual hacks, moves made by governments and industry to counter moves and protect against future attacks, and the counter to the counter to the counter, all told at a breathtaking pace. But this is more than just a real-life drama; it also is a cautionary tale of the policy of information power… This book at turns was both fascinating in its detail and access and terrifying in its implications."—Proceedings"[Sanger] has penned one of the most comprehensive and accessible histories of cyberwar to date… Sangers book is more than a history and primer. It also advances a series of arguments, among them that the United States is not ready for the kind of cyberattack to come."—Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Review Quote "[Sangers] description of the cyber portion of Russias interference in the 2016 presidential election is thorough and convincing. It ought to be required reading for anyone who doubts the extent and seriousness of the Russian effort... The great value of The Perfect Weapon is less in its specific policy prescriptions than in its being the most comprehensive, readable source of information and insight about the policy quandaries that modern information technology and its destructive potential have spawned." --THE NEW YORK TIMES "Timely and bracing... With the deep knowledge and bright clarity that have long characterized his work, Sanger recounts the cunning and dangerous development of cyberspace into the global battlefield of the 21st century... A reader finishes this book fully understanding why cyberwar has moved rapidly to the top of Americas official list of national security threats. And why, for the first time in three generations, this nations power in the world is seriously threatened." -- David Von Drehle, THE WASHINGTON POST "This encyclopedic account by a Times correspondent traces the rapid rise of cyberwarfare capabilities and warns that ideas about how to control them are only beginning to emerge." --THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW (Editors Choice) "In his new book, The Perfect Weapon , Sanger offers a panoramic view of the rapidly evolving world of cyber-conflict. He covers incidents from the covert U.S. cyber-campaign to sabotage Irans nuclear program (a story we know about largely because of Sangers diligent reporting) to Edward Snowdens epic heist of National Security Agency data. And yes, theres also plenty of background on Russias active measures during the 2016 campaign. But theres also a wealth of gripping material on stories that have probably been missed by the broader public... It all adds up to a persuasive argument for the truth of the books title." -- Christian Caryl, THE WASHINGTON POST "[ The Perfect Weapon is] an important - and deeply sobering - new book about cyberwarfare." -- NICHOLAS KRISTOF , New York Times "A chilling new book." --THE FINANCIAL TIMES "Anyone who doubts cybers unintended consequences should read David Sangers new book The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage, and Fear in the Cyber Age . Sanger, a reporter for The New York Times , has been a dogged and diligent observer of cybersecurity issues for years. His book is a readable account of what went wrong." -- Robert Samuelson, THE WASHINGTON POST "[ The Perfect Weapon ] reads like a thriller spy novel, except the stories are true, which makes the book more terrifying... Sanger shows the political, military, and economic impacts of actual hacks, moves made by governments and industry to counter moves and protect against future attacks, and the counter to the counter to the counter, all told at a breathtaking pace. But this is more than just a real-life drama; it also is a cautionary tale of the policy of information power... This book at turns was both fascinating in its detail and access and terrifying in its implications." --PROCEEDINGS "[Sanger] has penned one of the most comprehensive and accessible histories of cyberwar to date... Sangers book is more than a history and primer. It also advances a series of arguments, among them that the United States is not ready for the kind of cyberattack to come." -- BULLETIN OF THE ATOMIC SCIENTISTS Excerpt from Book Mary Louise Kelly (NPR): Is there a Stuxnet for North Korea? John Brennan (CIA director under President Obama): [Laughter] Next question. --December 2016 In the spring of 2016, North Koreas missiles started falling out of the sky--if they even made it that high. In test after test, Kim Jong-uns Musudan missile--the pride of his fleet--was exploding on the launch pad, crashing seconds after launch, or traveling a hundred miles or so before plunging prematurely into the Sea of Japan. For a missile that Kim imagined would enable him to threaten the American air base on Guam and form the technological basis for a larger missile that could reach Hawaii or Los Angeles, the failures were a disaster. All told, Kim Jong-un ordered eight Musudan tests between mid-April and mid-October 2016. Seven failed, some spectacularly, before he ordered a full suspension of the effort. An 88 percent failure rate was unheard-of, especially for a proven design. The Musudan was based on a compact but long-range missile the Soviets had built in the 1960s for launching from submarines. Its small size but high power made it perfect for Kims new strategy: shipping missiles around the country on mobile launchers and storing them in mountain tunnels, where Ameri Details ISBN0451497902 Author David E. Sanger Short Title PERFECT WEAPON Pages 400 Publisher Broadway Books Language English ISBN-10 0451497902 ISBN-13 9780451497901 Format Paperback DEWEY 363.325 Year 2019 Imprint Broadway Books Subtitle War, Sabotage, and Fear in the Cyber Age Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-05-14 NZ Release Date 2019-05-14 US Release Date 2019-05-14 Publication Date 2019-05-14 UK Release Date 2019-05-14 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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