Author: Nicole Perlroth
Narrator: Allyson Ryan
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Genres: Non-Fiction, Cybersecurity, Global Affairs
In This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends, Nicole Perlroth presents a thrilling narrative that dives into the cyberweapons arms race, a market shrouded in secrecy and urgency. This investigation reveals a disturbing reality where countries compete to hoard vulnerabilities—known as zero days—that can compromise the safety of civilians worldwide. This book has been recognized as a New York Times Bestseller and has won awards including the Financial Times & McKinsey Business Book of the Year.
Perlroth explores how the U.S. government has emerged as the world’s leading collector of zero-day exploits, often paying hackers substantial sums for these tools that can penetrate critical infrastructures. The revelations in these pages read like a page-turning thriller, exposing the lengths to which governments will go to maintain an edge in this high-stakes domain. Readers will encounter a cast of spies, hackers, and dealers as they navigate this dangerous landscape.
The book outlines a scenario where control over these tools has been compromised, leading to dire consequences for democracy and security. With hostile nations now equipped with these zero days, the threat of malicious cyber attacks grows exponentially, risking everything from contaminated water supplies to compromised election integrity.
Whether you’re interested in technology, international relations, or simply a riveting story of suspense, This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends is an essential read that underscores the importance of understanding our digital vulnerabilities in the age of global warfare.
