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Russia’s Most Wanted Hackers: Inside the Kremlin’s Cyber Shadow War by Pushpa Gupta pulls back the curtain on the digital conflicts shaping today’s geopolitics. From ransomware and espionage to influence operations and covert intrusion tactics, this book explores how cyber capabilities become tools of state power—often operating in the gray zone between intelligence work and criminal tradecraft. Through clear, reader-friendly analysis, Gupta examines the motivations behind Russia-linked cyber activity and the ecosystem that enables it: anonymous personas, illicit markets, malware pipelines, and the networks that connect technical skill with strategic objectives. You’ll learn how cyber operations are planned, how targets are selected, and why attribution is difficult—while also understanding the real-world consequences for governments, critical infrastructure, and everyday users. Written for general readers, policy watchers, cybersecurity enthusiasts, and students alike, Russia’s Most Wanted Hackers connects technical concepts to human impact. Whether you’re trying to make sense of breaking headlines or seeking a deeper foundation in cyber conflict, this book offers a compelling narrative grounded in the realities of modern cyber warfare. Discover how the Kremlin’s cyber shadow war works—and what it means for global security in the digital age.
Russia’s Most Wanted Hackers: Inside the Kremlin’s Cyber Shadow War by Pushpa Gupta pulls back the curtain on the digital conflicts shaping today’s geopolitics. From ransomware and espionage to influence operations and covert intrusion tactics, this book explores how cyber capabilities become too...
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Pushpa Gupta is a researcher and writer focused on the intersection of technology, security, and global affairs. Her work examines how digital tools are used for influence, espionage, and conflict, translating complex cyber concepts into accessible insights for everyday readers. Gupta has a strong interest in the strategic and human dimensions of cybersecurity, including the challenges of attribution and the consequences for public and private systems. With Russia’s Most Wanted Hackers, she brings together investigative perspective and clear analysis to help readers understand the forces driving cyber conflict in the modern world.
Pushpa Gupta is a researcher and writer focused on the intersection of technology, security, and global affairs. Her work examines how digital tools are used for influence, espionage, and conflict, translating complex cyber concepts into accessible insights for everyday readers. Gupta has a stron...
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