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April 15, 2026

Book Review: Ransom War: How Cyber Crime Became a Threat to National Security

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Technological Warfare |

Author: Max Smeets

| Reviewed by: James P. Farwell, CEO, The Farwell Group
 
In Ransom War, Max Smeets breaks down how criminal organizations use cyber technologies for ransoms. He explains the way ransomware organizations operate and how they have evolved with the rise of technology. The reviewer sees this book as well written, with relevant examples and concrete arguments.
 

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Keywords: ransomware, cybercrime, national security, encryption, cyber threat intelligence