{"product_id":"if-its-smart-its-vulnerable-isbn-9781119895183","title":"If It's Smart, It's Vulnerable","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReimagine the future of the internet\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll our devices and gadgets—from our refrigerators to our home security systems, vacuum cleaners, and stereos—are going online, just like our computers did. But once we’ve successfully connected our devices to the internet, do we have any hope of keeping them, and ourselves, safe from the dangers that lurk beneath the digital waters? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eIf It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable\u003c\/i\u003e, veteran cybersecurity professional Mikko Hypponen delivers an eye-opening exploration of the best—and worst—things the internet has given us. From instant connectivity between any two points on the globe to organized ransomware gangs, the net truly has been a mixed blessing. In this book, the author explores the transformative potential of the future of the internet, as well as those things that threaten its continued existence: government surveillance, censorship, organized crime, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eInsightful discussions of how law enforcement and intelligence agencies operate on the internet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFulsome treatments of how money became data and the impact of the widespread use of mobile supercomputing technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplorations of how the internet has changed the world, for better and for worse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging stories from Mikko's 30-year career in infosec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for anyone seeking a thought-provoking presentation of some of the most pressing issues in cybersecurity and technology, \u003ci\u003eIf It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable\u003c\/i\u003e will also earn a place in the libraries of anyone interested in the future of the internet. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword: Jeff Moss xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaab 9000 Turbo xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Good and the Bad of the Internet 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrehistoric Internet 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe First Websites 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinux Is the World’s Most Important System 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eiPhone vs. Supercomputer 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Communities 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoney Is Data 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCodes All Around Us 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeopolitics 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecurity Tetris 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Are We Fighting? 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSchoolboys 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpammer 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional Cybercrime Groups 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtremists 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rolex 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMalware—Then, Now, and in the Near Future 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe History of Malware 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViruses on Floppies 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrain.A 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFile Viruses 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMacro Viruses 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmail Worms 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternet Worms 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Virus Wars 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeb Attacks 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMobile Phone Viruses 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorms on Social Media 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmartphones and Malware 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaw Enforcement Malware 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase R2D2 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCracking Passwords 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen a Hacker Spilled Her Coffee 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRansomware Trojans 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe History of Ransomware Trojans 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCryptolocker 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHonest Criminals 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotpetya 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Maersk 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWannacry 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Week with Wannacry 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTargeted Ransomware Trojans 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRansomware Trojans v2 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Human Element 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Two Problems 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Heist 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCEO Fraud 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouring the Headquarters 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Company Networks 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZero Trust 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBug Bounties 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWi- Fi Terms of Use 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMikko’s Tips 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMikko’s Tips for the Startup Entrepreneur 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoat for Sale 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat If the Network Goes Down? 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrical Networks 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecurity in Factories 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Search Engine for Computers 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlammer 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHypponen’s Law 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDumb Devices 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegulation 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCar Software Updates 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Privacy 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife Without Google 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMurder Charges Never Expire 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs Google Listening to You? 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGorillas 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStartup Business Logic 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiometrics 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAntisocial Media 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline Influencing and Elections 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrivacy Is Dead 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore and After Gmail 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncryption Techniques 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect Encryption 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnbreakable Encryption 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCriminal Use of Encryption Systems 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eData Is The New Uranium 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCASE Vastaamo 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatient Registry 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnologies 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVastaamo.tar 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtortion Messages 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Hunt for the TAR File 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInnocent Victims 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCryptocurrencies 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Value of Money 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlockchains 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlockchain Applications 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlockchains and Money 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Environmental Impacts of Bitcoin 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying the Market 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthereum, Monero, and Zcash 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNft 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBitcoin and Crime 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBorder Guards vs. Bitcoin 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology, Espionage, and Warfare Online 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCyberweapons 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLunch Break at Google 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnology and Warfare 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnder a False Flag 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcealability of Cyberweapons 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fog of Cyberwar 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Prykarpattyaoblenergo 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Pyeongchang 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGovernments as Malware Authors 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRussia and China 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Stuxnet 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDamage Coverage 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplosion at the White House 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMy Boycott of RSA, Inc 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Future 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArtificial Intelligence 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWolverines 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAI Will Take Our Jobs 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmart Malware 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetaverse 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Technology of Warfare 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“You Are Under Arrest for a Future Murder” 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThose Who Can Adapt Will Prosper 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesla 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrends in Technology 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoda 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMIKKO HYPPONEN\u003c\/b\u003e is a global cyber security expert with over thirty years’ experience working as a researcher and investigator. He is a sought-after lecturer, and he was profiled in \u003ci\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/i\u003e. His TED Talk has been viewed more than 2 million times.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA COMPELLING REIMAGINING OF THE FUTURE OF THE INTERNET\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSometimes it seems like every single one of our devices and gadgets—from our refrigerators to our stereos, home security systems, and even our vacuum cleaners—are going online. But have we considered what this new age of internet-connected devices means for our security, our privacy, and ourselves?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eIf It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable\u003c\/i\u003e, veteran cybersecurity professional Mikko Hypponen delivers a startlingly insightful discussion of the best—and worst—things the internet has brought to our doorstep. From instant connectivity to any place or person around the globe to organized ransomware gangs, the web is the dictionary definition of “mixed blessing.” The author explores the transformative potential of the future of the internet in the context of existential threats that promise to turn everything we love about the web on its head: government surveillance, censorship, organized crime, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for anyone looking for an eye-opening treatment of some of the most pressing and important issues in cybersecurity and technology, \u003ci\u003eIf It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable\u003c\/i\u003e also belongs on the bookshelves of business leaders, tech enthusiasts, futurists, and anyone else with even a passing interest in the future of communication and computing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will also find:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngaging stories from the author’s 30 years in the information security space\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplorations of how the internet has changed the world, for better and for worse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpansive treatments of how money became data and the impact of the widespread use of mobile supercomputers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscussions of how law enforcement and intelligence agencies operate clandestinely on the internet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIF IT’S SMART, IT’S VULNERABLE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“As we rush forward with an insatiable desire to connect everything, Mikko shines a light on the risks we accept yet often fail to understand…until it’s too late.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—TROY HUNT,\u003c\/b\u003e founder of Have I Been Pwned\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eIf It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable\u003c\/i\u003e is not just a book for techies and hackers. The stories and examples make it accessible to anyone!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—KEREN ELAZARI,\u003c\/b\u003e friendly hacker and a TED speaker\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Mikko has a remarkably lucid understanding of cyber security and the history of the Internet. You’ll come away with an appreciation of the major problems and the high stakes that come with any attempt to keep our networks and systems secure.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—JACK RHYSIDER,\u003c\/b\u003e Creator of the Darknet Diaries podcast\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“A breezy survey of cybersecurity from one of the pillars of our industry. There’s not a lot that Mikko hasn’t seen.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—EVA GALPERIN,\u003c\/b\u003e Director of Cybersecurity, Electronic Frontier Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Surprisingly up to date account of the vulnerable world we live in! Mikko is a natural storyteller who draws you into his world.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—CHARLIE MILLER,\u003c\/b\u003e Computer Security Researcher\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“There is nobody out there that is more knowledgeable when it comes to cyber threats in the modern world. Mikko has taken his knowledge and captured it in this book in a fascinating way, making this a must read.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—AKI ANASTASIOU,\u003c\/b\u003e talk radio host\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"What makes him stand out is that, although he is a master coder and cyber security engineer, he is a superb communicator.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eMisha Glenny, \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"An excellent and engaging survey of cybersecurity...\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eKristie Lu Stout, CNN anchor and correspondent\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Mikko Hypponen's \u003ci\u003eIf It's Smart, It's Vulnerable\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating and engaging tour of the past, present, and likely future of cybersecurity by an expert who's spent three decades at the front lines of the global war against malware. Technical and non-technical readers alike will find Hypponen's personal anecdotes informative and highly entertaining as he explores the evolution of the systems that power modern society—along with the risks and rewards they present to us all. Highly recommended.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Daniel Suarez, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDaemon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eIf It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable\u003c\/i\u003e is not just a book for techies and hackers. The stories and examples make it accessible to anyone!” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Keren Elazari, friendly hacker and a TED speaker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“As the namesake of Hypponen’s law, Mikko is the right person to explain how everything is getting connected, and what we should do to secure all devices on the internet — both the smart ones and the stupid ones.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Robert M. Lee, founder and CEO of Dragos Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“As we rush forward with an insatiable desire to connect everything, Mikko shines a light on the risks we accept yet often fail to understand...until it’s too late.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Troy Hunt, founder of Have I Been Pwned\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Mikko has a remarkably lucid understanding of cyber security and the history of the Internet. You’ll come away with an appreciation of the major problems and the high stakes that come with any attempt to keep our networks and systems secure.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jack Rhysider, Creator of the \u003ci\u003eDarknet Diaries\u003c\/i\u003e podcast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“A breezy survey of cybersecurity from one of the pillars of our industry. 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Mikko clearly explains the technology megatrends shaping our future and illustrates his points with fascinating real-world stories from his long career in infosec.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Dave DeWalt, Founder of NightDragon and former CEO of McAfee and FireEye\/Mandiant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Surprisingly up to date account of the vulnerable world we live in! 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