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There’s A War Going On But No One Can See It – Huib Modderkolk

There’s A War Going On But No One Can See It.  

Author: Huib Modderkolk

'Summer 2017: computer screens go blank in 150 countries. The NHS is so affected that hospitals can only take in patients for A&E. Ambulances are grounded. Computer screens turn on spontaneously and warnings appear. Employees who desperately pull the plugs are too late. Restarting is pointless; the computers are locked. And now the attackers ask each victim for money.'


Huib Modderkolk is an award-winning Dutch journalist who takes us through the journey of digital evolution and the threats and risks that come with this. Starting with college kids hacking because they can, through to cyber criminals, government defence tactics, spying and public manipulation. This is a fantastic and terrifying insight into how ill-equipped we have been (and are) to cope with the speed of our digital transformation.

This is hijack software. It is just one example of how vulnerable the digital world has made us.

This book drives home the importance of data security, and the many measures businesses are now taking to make sure teams know what to look out for, and how to keep their computers secure. As an Omnicom-owned agency, we are fortunate to have a dedicated team ensuring we are privacy and security compliant. In the commercial world, however, this is often seen as business prevention – red tape slowing down the speed of getting things done. After reading this book, it will change your thinking and you will be forever on red alert for any sign of possible malware getting into your world!

An enthralling read - I highly recommend you add it to your reading list!

Reviewed by: Nicola George

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