Reimagine the future of the internet All our devices and gadgets--from our refrigerators to our
home security systems vacuum cleaners and stereos--are going online just like our computers
did. But once we've successfully connected our devices to the internet do we have any hope of
keeping them and ourselves safe from the dangers that lurk beneath the digital waters? In If
It's Smart It's Vulnerable veteran cybersecurity professional Mikko Hypponen delivers an
eye-opening exploration of the best--and worst--things the internet has given us. From instant
connectivity between any two points on the globe to organized ransomware gangs the net truly
has been a mixed blessing. In this book the author explores the transformative potential of
the future of the internet as well as those things that threaten its continued existence:
government surveillance censorship organized crime and more. Readers will also find: *
Insightful discussions of how law enforcement and intelligence agencies operate on the internet
* Fulsome treatments of how money became data and the impact of the widespread use of mobile
supercomputing technology * Explorations of how the internet has changed the world for better
and for worse * Engaging stories from Mikko's 30-year career in infosec Perfect for anyone
seeking a thought-provoking presentation of some of the most pressing issues in cybersecurity
and technology If It's Smart It's Vulnerable will also earn a place in the libraries of
anyone interested in the future of the internet.
