Dark Screens: Hackers and Heroes in the Shadowy World of Ransomware

A riveting account of major ransomware attacks and their devastating consequences, revealing how exposed we really are—and how we can protect ourselves

“Fascinating and forensic.” —The Wall Street Journal

Imagine opening your computer only to find every document and every program locked. All you can see is a red screen with a countdown timer, urging you to pay a ransom within seventy-two hours or lose access forever. For more than a decade, hackers have been extorting billions of dollars fr...