The Man Who Hacked the World

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A Ghostwriter's Descent into Madness with John McAfee

By Alex Cody Foster

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The Man Who Hacked the World follows the extraordinary life of John McAfee, a trailblazer in internet security and a controversial figure embroiled in crime and political ambition. The book chronicles McAfee's departure from his antivirus company, his ventures into cybersecurity and cryptocurrency, and his dramatic encounters with legal troubles, including accusations of murder and evasion of law enforcement. Author Alex Cody Foster shares his firsthand experience travelling with McAfee across continents, revealing an intimate portrait of a man living on the edge.
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This biography appeals to readers fascinated by true crime, technology pioneers, and the complex lives of colourful public figures. It offers insight for those interested in cybersecurity history, criminal intrigue, and the human stories behind headline-making personalities.

A rare inside look at the life and death of the eccentric and wildly controversial creator of the first anti-virus software brought to market-a man haunted by his past while enthralled by his own "legend."

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BASED ON ACCOUNTS FEATURED IN THE #1 NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY FILM RUNNING WITH THE DEVIL

A 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist for Best True Crime

John McAfee: internet pioneer, presidential candidate, and probable madman.

After parting ways with the eponymous McAfee Antivirus software company in 1994, McAfee embarked on innumerable business, political, and criminal enterprises. From investing in cybersecurity and cryptocurrency, to accusations of murdering his neighbour in Belize, to making two unsuccessful bids for President of the United States - the latter attempt done in exile following a federal indictment - this larger-than-life man nurtured a rakish public profile while evading law enforcement for his involvement with drugs, weapons, and murder.

For six months, Alex Cody Foster - hired as McAfee's ghostwriter - travelled with McAfee across America and Europe, occasionally going on the run to evade purported killers and kidnappers. Foster tells the incomparable tale of how the two of them met, where their adventures had taken them, and what precipitated McAfee's death.

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ISBN: 9781684429226

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Turner Publishing Company

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Alex Cody Fosteris a #1 bestselling ghostwriter and the founder of Ghostwriting University. He is featured in the Netflix documentaryRunning with the Devil: The Wild World of John McAfee.

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