The Comprehensive Guide to Cybersecurity's Most Infamous Hacks
70 Case Studies of Cyberattacks
The Comprehensive Guide to Cybersecurity's Most Infamous Hacks is a gripping and essential exploration of the cyberattacks that shaped the modern digital battlefield. From phone phreaking and early exploits to government espionage and billion-dollar data breaches, this book takes readers on a chronological journey through seventy of the most consequential hacks in cybersecurity history—each offering a window into the evolving tactics, technologies, and threats that define the cyber domain today.
Written by cybersecurity expert and educator Jason Edwards, this guide breaks down complex cyber incidents into accessible, story-driven case studies. Each chapter focuses on a specific category of attack—malware outbreaks, ransomware, data breaches, DDoS events, insider threats, and more—making it easy to explore the threat landscape both thematically and historically. Every case study is followed by a dedicated Lessons Learned section, offering practical insights into exploited vulnerabilities, attacker strategies, and the effectiveness of organizational responses.
This book is designed to bridge the gap between technical depth and broad accessibility. It’s ideal for students studying cybersecurity, IT professionals looking to learn from past mistakes, and curious readers who want to understand how some of the world’s most impactful breaches occurred—and how they could have been prevented. From the Morris Worm and Sony Pictures to SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline, The Comprehensive Guide to Cybersecurity's Most Infamous Hacks delivers clarity, context, and concrete takeaways.
Whether you're building your career in cyber or simply fascinated by the stories behind the headlines, this guide will sharpen your understanding of the threat landscape and equip you with hard-earned lessons from the front lines. Includes access to additional case studies and stories via the Web Added Value (WAV) center at jrosspub.com/wav.
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