Extended Summary - This Is How They Tell Me The World Ends: Based On The Book By Nicole Perlroth

EXTENDED SUMMARY

THIS IS HOW THEY TELL ME THE WORLD ENDS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY NICOLE PERLROTH

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CONTENT

Unveiling the Hidden World

The Dawn of the Exploit Market

Government Intrusion and Control

The Genesis of Cyber Warfare

The Rise of Cyber Mercenaries

Escalation and Exploitation

The Shadow Brokers and the Weaponization of Stolen Tools

The Debate Over Disclosure and Responsibility

A Call to Awareness and Action

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends by Nicole Perlroth delves into the shadowy world of the cyberarms industry, exploring the origins and evolution of the market for zero-day exploits. The book uncovers the clandestine activities of hackers, brokers, and government agencies engaged in buying and selling vulnerabilities in software. It examines the ethical implications of this trade and the potential consequences for global security as these digital weapons proliferate and blur the lines between defense and offense. The narrative follows the key players and events that have shaped this hidden marketplace, revealing the high stakes involved in a world increasingly reliant on interconnected technology.

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Release date

Audiobook: 22 March 2025