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Cult of the Dead Cow
Book • 2019
Joseph Menn's book explores the evolution of the Cult of the Dead Cow, a group of hackers who began as teenagers in Texas and grew into influential figures in cybersecurity and hacktivism.
The book delves into their transformation from pranksters to respected security experts and advocates for internet freedom, highlighting their contributions to the development of ethical hacking and hacktivism.
It also examines the broader implications of their actions on technology and society.
The book delves into their transformation from pranksters to respected security experts and advocates for internet freedom, highlighting their contributions to the development of ethical hacking and hacktivism.
It also examines the broader implications of their actions on technology and society.
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as a book that she really thought was worth reading.

Helen Patton

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The Cyber Canon, ditching the SOC 2, and the weekly enterprise news - Helen Patton - ESW #416
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as the author of the book and cybersecurity expert discussing the SolarWinds hack.


Nilay Patel

The SolarWinds hack: cyber attacks and national security with Reuters reporter Joseph Menn
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as the author of the book, discussing the history of the Cult of the Dead Cow hacking group.


Kara Swisher

Recode Decode: "Cult of the Dead Cow" author Joe Menn