An Astronomer Hunts a KGB Hacker
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The Dawn of Cybersecurity: A Lab's Reckoning
This chapter explores the early days of computer networks through the lens of a systems administrator facing a crash in a lab's accounting system. It highlights the primitive internet landscape, cybersecurity challenges, and a critical incident at Lawrence Berkeley Labs that raised alarms about unauthorized access.
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