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Hackers: Australia's Darkest Hack and the Rise of AI-Driven Crime

Hackers: Australia's Darkest Hack and the Rise of AI-Driven Crime


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Hackers: The True Story of Australia's First Cybercrime Investigation is a gripping, firsthand account of how digital law enforcement was born-told by the man who pioneered it. In 1990, long before "cybercrime" entered the public lexicon, Australian Federal Police officer Bill [Last Name] led a covert operation that would become the nation's first digital takedown. The target: Phoenix, a teenage hacker whose intrusions reached NASA, the U.S. Department of Energy, and countless private networks. What began as a local anomaly quickly escalated into an international crisis, forcing law enforcement to confront a new kind of criminal-one who left no fingerprints, operated across borders, and weaponized information itself. This book is not just a memoir. It's a strategic blueprint, a historical reckoning, and a psychological deep dive into the minds of early hackers and the institutions that underestimated them. Bill recounts how he reverse-engineered surveillance techniques, built legal frameworks from scratch, and navigated bureaucratic resistance to expose vulnerabilities that still haunt digital infrastructure today. From dawn raids and courtroom battles to quantum-era threats and AI-driven manipulation, Hackers spans three decades of operational insight. It reveals how digital crime evolved-and how one investigator stayed ahead of it. With precision and clarity, Bill explores the psychology of intrusion, the anatomy of protocol breaches, and the chilling implications of cognitive warfare in an age of synthetic intelligence. Written with the authority of a seasoned investigator and the nuance of a publishing veteran, this book bridges the gap between technical nonfiction and narrative thriller. It's essential reading for cybersecurity professionals, law enforcement historians, digital ethicists, and anyone who wants to understand how the digital battlefield was first mapped-and why it still matters. Whether you're a student of criminology, a policymaker, or a curious reader, Hackers offers a rare window into the origins of cyber justice. It's the story of a man who saw the future coming-and dared to confront it.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9786158276245
  • Publisher: Pro Platinum Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Pro Platinum Press
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 662
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  • Sub Title: Australia's Darkest Hack and the Rise of AI-Driven Crime
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 6158276243
  • Publisher Date: 18 Sep 2025
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
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  • Spine Width: 41 mm
  • Weight: 1096 gr


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