The Hacker Crackdown

In The Hacker Crackdown, bestselling cyberpunk author Bruce Sterling investigates the turbulent landscape of high-tech crime in the 1990s, detailing significant events like the collapse of AT&T’s long-distance system and various corporate cyberattacks. This groundbreaking work sheds light on government and law enforcement responses to the burgeoning electronic underground, bringing to life the hackers of the era with a vivid narrative style. Featuring a new preface that reflects on the increase in computer crime over the past twenty-five years, this insightful book remains a pivotal exploration of the laws and rights emerging in the digital realm.