- Author: Andy Greenberg
- Genre: Cybersecurity / War
Overview
This book tracks the rise of the Russian state-backed hacking group known as Sandworm, which launched the most destructive cyberattacks in history, including the NotPetya malware that crippled global shipping. It's a warning about how cyber warfare can take down entire national grids.
Plotline & Key Takeaways
The author shows how Russia used Ukraine as a testing ground for cyber weapons, shutting off their power grid twice before releasing NotPetya, which spread globally and caused billions in damages. The book shows that modern infrastructure is completely dependent on insecure networks, and governments aren't ready for attacks that target civilian life. It's a pragmatic look at how cyber tools have become the preferred weapon for deniable, low-cost warfare.