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His works transport readers into the heart of covert operations and the personal struggles behind critical military moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e will find Smeets’ books rich with strategic insights and vivid storytelling, perfect for those intrigued by the complexities of conflict and the untold stories of war.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ransom-war-by-max-smeets-9781911723912","title":"Ransom War","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis timely book explores the alarming rise of ransomware: malicious software that blocks users from their systems or data until they have paid money to regain access or to prevent the release of sensitive information. High-profile British examples of the twenty-first century have targeted national libraries and hospital trusts. In the US, hackers of Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley Health Network held patient data hostage and, when their demands went unmet, published topless photographs of women with breast cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue presents formidable challenges and costs for businesses, national security and, as the Pennsylvania case showed, individuals—often society's most vulnerable. But we can watch and learn from cyber extortionists, leaving us better prepared for next time. In 2022, a series of devastating ransomware attacks prompted Costa Rica's President to declare a national emergency, describing a 'state of war'. This episode had much to tell us about how these networks arise, operate, organise and collapse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRansom War\u003c\/em\u003e by Max Smeets is a landmark study that demystifies the ransomware playbook, from funding to networking. 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At least another dozen have announced plans to establish such capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo Shortcuts\u003c\/em\u003e is an insightful and expansive book for anyone interested in better understanding the present and future of cyber conflict. - \u003cem\u003eInternational Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA refreshing contribution to cyber scholarship that will resonate with military and intelligence professionals. With a methodical analysis of the technical, organizational and policy challenges governments must surmount to employ offensive cyber operations with precise effect, Max Smeets argues that few states conduct such operations because they are incredibly difficult. Pundits, commentators and policymakers must read this book to temper both their fears and expectations. - Emily O. 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