The Cuckoo's Egg by Cliff Stoll
Before the Internet became widely known as a global tool for terrorists, one perceptive U.S. citizen recognized its ominous potential. Armed with clear evidence of computer espionage, he began a highly personal quest to expose a hidden network of spies that threatened national security. But would the authorities back him up? Cliff Stoll's dramatic firsthand account is a computer-age detective story, instantly fascinating and] astonishingly gripping (Smithsonian).Cliff Stoll was an astronomer turned systems manager at Lawrence Berkeley Lab when a 75-cent accounting error alerted him to the presence of an unauthorized user on his system. The hacker's code name was Hunter -- a mysterious invader who managed to break into U.S. computer systems and steal sensitive military and security information. Stoll began a one-man hunt of his own: spying on the spy. It was a dangerous game of deception, broken codes, satellites, and missile bases -- a one-man sting operation that finally gained the attention of the CIA.and ultimately trapped an international spy ring fueled by cash, cocaine, and the KGB.
Cliff Stoll made the top page of The New York Times after nailing his spy, much to the satisfaction of the FBI, CIA, and NSA. Stoll became a genuine, if somewhat improbable, American hero after the incident, which broke in 1989, made national headlines. Cliff Stoll, an astronomer by training and a computer expert by chance, has established himself as a top authority on computer security, which is widely recognized as one of the most pressing security issues of our day. He has given seminars for the FBI, CIA, and NSA, as well as testified before the United States Congress.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781416507789 |
| ISBN 10 | 1416507787 |
| Title | The Cuckoo's Egg |
| Author | Cliff Stoll |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2005-09-13 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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