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This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends Review: Zero-Day Exploits and Cyberwarfare
A Deep Dive into the Zero-Day Market and the Future of Cyberwarfare Nicole Perlroth’s This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race is a chilling and meticulously researched exposé that delves into the clandestine world of zero-day exploits, the shadowy figures who trade in them, and the governments that weaponize
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Book Review: Geoff White’s “Rinsed” – Exploring Cryptocurrency Fraud
Summary “Rinsed” by Geoff White exposes how modern technology enables criminals, from drug cartels to cyber gangs, to launder vast amounts of money through digital platforms like cryptocurrency and online banking. Through gripping case studies and expert insights, the book reveals how these illicit networks operate on a global scale, outpacing law enforcement efforts. White
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Book Review: “Cult of the Dead Cow” – Inside the World of the Original Hacking Supergroup
The Book in 3 Sentences The book explores the history and influence of the legendary hacking collective known as cDc, which pioneered hacktivism and shaped modern cybersecurity. The book delves into the group’s groundbreaking contributions, such as exposing software vulnerabilities, promoting ethical hacking, and influencing figures like Beto O’Rourke. Menn also highlights the evolving cyber
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Crowdstrike Global Threat Report 2025
CrowdStrike’s 2025 Global Threat Report details the evolving cybersecurity landscape, emphasizing the increasing sophistication and business-like approach of cyber adversaries. The report underscores the rise of “enterprising adversaries” leveraging genAI for social engineering and malicious activities. TLDR:
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A Must-Read for Parents of Gen Z and Gen Alpha: “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt
As a parent, it’s natural to be concerned about the impact of social media on our children. In recent years, we’ve seen an alarming rise in anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues among young people. That’s why I was excited to dive into “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt, a thought-provoking book that sheds
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Google’s Cybersecurity Forecast 2025: Key Takeaways
Google’s Cybersecurity Forecast 2025: Key Takeaways The Google Cloud Cybersecurity Forecast 2025 report offers insights into the evolving cybersecurity landscape and predicts key trends for the upcoming year. The report, drawing on the expertise of Google Cloud security leaders and researchers, highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI), escalating cybercrime, and geopolitical influences on
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Top 5 Cybersecurity Books
I can’t speak to how good all these books are but I follow Brian Krebs on LinkedIn and I think he is worth following. I will be reading all of these! I have read and written a review for Kim’s books here. I’m currently reading The Hacker and The State by Ben Buchanan and I’m
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Book Review: Confident Cyber Security
Confident Cyber Security: How to Get Started in Cyber Security and Futureproof Your Career by Jessica Barker The Book in 3 Sentences Impressions As I said in point 3 above, the book spent all its content educating on the basics of cyber and did not dive deep into getting into the field or futureproofing your
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Book Review: The Art of Invisibility
The Art of Invisibility: The World’s Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data by Kevin D. Mitnick The Book in 3 Sentences Impressions While I knew most of what was covered in this book, I did still find the content interesting. The little stories
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Book Review | Countdown to Zero Day
The Book in Three Sentences Impressions This book is not the first cyber security book I’ve read. The story telling was done well, if a little long winded, like many non-fiction books I think this book could have been condensed further. At times it read as though the author was trying to make an article