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Countdown to Zero Day: Stuxnet and the Launch of the World's First Digital Weapon

Name: Countdown to Zero Day: Stuxnet and the Launch of the World's First Digital Weapon
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Book Synopsis: A top cybersecurity journalist tells the story behind the virus that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear efforts and shows how its existence has ushered in a new age of warfare—one in which a digital attack can have the same destructive capability as a megaton bomb. “Immensely enjoyable . . . Zetter turns a complicated and technical cyber story into an engrossing whodunit.”—The Washington Post The virus now known as Stuxnet was unlike any other piece of malware built before: Rather than simply hijacking targeted computers or stealing information from them, it proved that a piece of code could escape the digital realm and wreak actual, physical destruction—in this case, on an Iranian nuclear facility. In these pages, journalist Kim Zetter tells the whole story behind the world’s first cyberweapon, covering its genesis in the corridors of the White House and its effects in Iran—and telling the spectacular, unlikely tale of the security geeks who managed to unravel a top secret sabotage campaign years in the making. But Countdown to Zero Day also ranges beyond Stuxnet itself, exploring the history of cyberwarfare and its future, showing us what might happen should our infrastructure be targeted by a Stuxnet-style attack, and ultimately, providing a portrait of a world at the edge of a new kind of war.

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Experience the thrilling world of cybersecurity and the disruptive power of digital warfare with "Countdown to Zero Day: Stuxnet and the Launch of the World's First Digital Weapon." This gripping book takes you on a journey behind the scenes of the virus that forever changed the landscape of warfare. Written by renowned cybersecurity journalist Kim Zetter, this must-read exposes the shocking capabilities of a piece of code that can cause physical destruction equivalent to a megaton bomb.

With Zetter's masterful storytelling, "Countdown to Zero Day" transforms a complicated and technical cyber story into an engrossing whodunit, leaving readers on the edge of their seats. Unveiling the meticulous planning and execution of the Stuxnet virus, Zetter delves deep into its creation within the corridors of the White House and its impact on Iran's nuclear program.

But "Countdown to Zero Day" is not just about Stuxnet. It explores the history of cyberwarfare, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the past, present, and future of this burgeoning field. Through riveting anecdotes and expert analysis, Zetter paints a vivid picture of what could happen if our critical infrastructure became the target of a Stuxnet-style attack.

If you're fascinated by technology, espionage, and the ever-evolving realm of warfare, "Countdown to Zero Day" is a must-read. Be prepared to be captivated by this eye-opening account of the world at the edge of a new kind of war.

Get your hands on "Countdown to Zero Day: Stuxnet and the Launch of the World's First Digital Weapon" today and immerse yourself in the gripping tale of cyberwarfare and its potential impact on our world.

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