The Cuckoo's Egg - Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage
by Cliff Stoll
The Cuckoo's Egg - Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage
by Cliff Stoll
Book Summary
In the rapidly evolving world of computing during the 1980s, a subtle anomaly in a university’s accounting records led to the unraveling of an international espionage operation. Cliff Stoll’s narrative, both a personal journey and a technical detective story, illustrates how a seemingly minor discrepancy can reveal vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure and the human dimensions of cybersecurity. The book serves as both a suspenseful chronicle and a foundational lesson in the importance of vigilance and interdisciplinary thinking when safeguarding information systems.
- Small anomalies can signal major security breaches—persistent curiosity is essential for...
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