The Cuckoo's Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005
399
Book • Nonfiction
Berkeley, California • 1980s
2005
Adult
18+ years
In The Cuckoo's Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage, astronomer Clifford Stoll becomes an accidental sleuth, uncovering a cyber-espionage plot. The book details his real-life investigation into a 1980s hacker, illustrating the complexities of computer security and the persistence required to track electronic intruders in the burgeoning age of digital networks.
Informative
Suspenseful
Challenging
Mysterious
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Clifford Stoll's The Cuckoo's Egg is hailed for its engaging and accessible narrative, transforming complex computer espionage into a thrilling detective story. Reviewers appreciate Stoll's humor and personal touch but note the technical jargon might challenge less tech-savvy readers. Nonetheless, it remains an insightful exploration of its era’s cyber vulnerabilities.
A reader who relishes cyber-thrillers, detective narratives, and tech history would enjoy The Cuckoo's Egg. Fans of suspenseful true accounts akin to Catch Me If You Can by Frank Abagnale, or tech espionage stories like Sarah Zettel's Recluce might find it captivating.
17,863 ratings
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399
Book • Nonfiction
Berkeley, California • 1980s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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