If It's Smart, It's Vulnerable

Reimagine the future of the internetAll 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?In If It's Smart, It's Vulnerable, 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.Readers will also find: Insightful discussions of how law enforcement and intelligence agencies operate on the internet Fulsome treatments of how money became data and the impact of the widespread use of mobile supercomputing technology Explorations of how the internet has changed the world, for better and for worse Engaging stories from Mikko's 30-year career in infosec Perfect for anyone seeking a thought-provoking presentation of some of the most pressing issues in cybersecurity and technology, If It's Smart, It's Vulnerable will also earn a place in the libraries of anyone interested in the future of the internet.

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Foreword: Jeff Moss xiii
 
Preface xvii
 
Saab 9000 Turbo xxi
 
The Good and the Bad of the Internet 1
 
Prehistoric Internet 2
 
The First Websites 5
 
Linux Is the World's Most Important System 7
 
iPhone vs. Supercomputer 10
 
Online Communities 11
 
Money Is Data 13
 
Codes All Around Us 14
 
Geopolitics 17
 
Security Tetris 21
 
Who Are We Fighting? 24
 
Schoolboys 24
 
Spammer 26
 
Professional Cybercrime Groups 28
 
Extremists 29
 
The Rolex 30
 
Malware--Then, Now, and in the Near Future 33
 
The History of Malware 34
 
Viruses on Floppies 34
 
Brain.A 35
 
File Viruses 43
 
Macro Viruses 43
 
Email Worms 45
 
Internet Worms 46
 
The Virus Wars 49
 
Web Attacks 51
 
Mobile Phone Viruses 51
 
Worms on Social Media 54
 
Smartphones and Malware 55
 
Law Enforcement Malware 57
 
Case R2D2 58
 
Cracking Passwords 59
 
When a Hacker Spilled Her Coffee 60
 
Ransomware Trojans 61
 
The History of Ransomware Trojans 61
 
Cryptolocker 64
 
Honest Criminals 65
 
Notpetya 65
 
Case Maersk 67
 
Wannacry 71
 
My Week with Wannacry 72
 
Targeted Ransomware Trojans 76
 
Ransomware Trojans v2 77
 
The Human Element 79
 
The Two Problems 80
 
The Heist 82
 
CEO Fraud 89
 
Touring the Headquarters 92
 
Protecting Company Networks 95
 
Zero Trust 100
 
Bug Bounties 101
 
Wi- Fi Terms of Use 110
 
Mikko's Tips 112
 
Mikko's Tips for the Startup Entrepreneur 114
 
Boat for Sale 118
 
What If the Network Goes Down? 121
 
Electrical Networks 122
 
Security in Factories 124
 
A Search Engine for Computers 126
 
Slammer 128
 
Hypponen's Law 130
 
Dumb Devices 132
 
Regulation 134
 
Car Software Updates 136
 
Online Privacy 137
 
Life Without Google 138
 
Murder Charges Never Expire 139
 
Is Google Listening to You? 142
 
Gorillas 143
 
Startup Business Logic 145
 
Biometrics 147
 
Antisocial Media 149
 
Online Influencing and Elections 151
 
Privacy Is Dead 153
 
Before and After Gmail 156
 
Encryption Techniques 160
 
Perfect Encryption 160
 
Unbreakable Encryption 161
 
Criminal Use of Encryption Systems 162
 
Data Is The New Uranium 166
 
CASE Vastaamo 168
 
Patient Registry 169
 
Technologies 170
 
Vastaamo.tar 171
 
Extortion Messages 173
 
The Hunt for the TAR File 175
 
Innocent Victims 177
 
Cryptocurrencies 179
 
The Value of Money 180
 
Blockchains 181
 
Blockchain Applications 182
 
Blockchains and Money 183
 
The Environmental Impacts of Bitcoin 185
 
Playing the Market 187
 
Ethereum, Monero, and Zcash 189
 
Nft 191
 
Bitcoin and Crime 193
 
Border Guards vs. Bitcoin 195
 
Technology, Espionage, and Warfare Online 199
 
Cyberweapons 200
 
Lunch Break at Google 201
 
Technology and Warfare 202
 
Under a False Flag 204
 
Concealability of Cyberweapons 205
 
The Fog of Cyberwar 207
 
Case Prykarpattyaoblenergo 211
 
Case Pyeongchang 213
 
Governmen

Relazione

"What makes him stand out is that, although he is a master coder and cyber security engineer, he is a superb communicator."
--Misha Glenny, Financial Times
 
"An excellent and engaging survey of cybersecurity..."
--Kristie Lu Stout, CNN anchor and correspondent
 
"Mikko Hypponen's If It's Smart, It's Vulnerable 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."
--Daniel Suarez, New York Times bestselling author of Daemon
 
"If It's Smart, It's Vulnerable is not just a book for techies and hackers. The stories and examples make it accessible to anyone!"
--Keren Elazari, friendly hacker and a TED speaker
 
"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."
--Robert M. Lee, founder and CEO of Dragos Inc.
 
"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."
--Troy Hunt, founder of Have I Been Pwned
 
"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."
--Jack Rhysider, Creator of the Darknet Diaries podcast
 
"A breezy survey of cybersecurity from one of the pillars of our industry. There's not a lot that Mikko hasn't seen."
--Eva Galperin, Director of Cybersecurity, Electronic Frontier Foundation
 
"A guided tour of the intersection between security and technology by the best kind of storyteller. Mikko lived it, shaped it, and now explains it."
--John Lambert, Microsoft
 
"Hypponen has seen a lot in his more than 30-year career in information security. There is much to learn from what he shares and has witnessed. He is a great writer, and if you are smart, you will read this book."
--Ben Rothke, Tapad
 
"It's hard to understand a revolution when we are living in the middle of it. Mikko clearly explains the technology megatrends shaping our future and illustrates his points with fascinating real-world stories from his long career in infosec."
--Dave DeWalt, Founder of NightDragon and former CEO of McAfee and FireEye/Mandiant
 
"Surprisingly up to date account of the vulnerable world we live in! Mikko is a natural storyteller who draws you into his world."
--Charlie Miller, Computer Security Researcher
 
"Mikko uses his remarkable experience to give the reader an understanding of the challenges we as digital citizens face. If It's Smart, It's Vulnerable; no truer words have been said in this digital age."
--Raj Samani, Senior Vice President and Chief Scientist at Rapid7
 
"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."
--Aki Anastasiou, talk radio host
 
"Before the internet, people were not used to reality having multiple dimensions. Now that the globe is being connected at an exponential pace, we are lucky to have talented guys like Mikko Hypponen explain how we can move to the next step."
--Marcelo Tas, Brazilian actor, author and TV host

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: M Hypponen, Mikko Hypponen, Mikko Hyppönen
• Editore: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 31.08.2022
• EAN: 9781119895183
• ISBN: 978-1-119-89518-3
• Pagine: 288
• Dimensioni: 160 mm x 235 mm x 20 mm
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Informatica, EDP > Informatica; Informatik, Netzwerksicherheit, computer science, Networking / Security, Netzwerke / Sicherheit