Cult of the Dead Cow

How the Original Hacking Supergroup Might Just Save the World

by: Joseph Menn

in: Security & Cryptography

Summary:

The book chronicles the history and impact of the Cult of the Dead Cow, one of the most influential hacking groups in the digital age. It details their exploits in cybersecurity, their role in developing early hacking tools, and their influence on internet culture and politics, including the revelation of a presidential candidate's past involvement with the group.

Key points:

1. The book traces the evolution of the Cult of the Dead Cow (cDc), a prominent hacking group, from its 1980s origins to its current role as a collective of activists and security experts.

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