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Clifford Stoll
Clifford Stoll is an astronomer and computer security expert, best known for his non-fiction thriller, The Cuckoo's Egg. This book recounts his real-life hunt for a KGB-backed hacker, offering a fascinating look at early cybercrime.
The Cuckoo’s Egg
Synopsis
When a 75-cent accounting error leads an astronomer down a rabbit hole, he uncovers a sophisticated computer intrusion. This true story from 1985 follows Clifford Stoll as he tracks a phantom user through early computer networks. What begins as a minor discrepancy soon escalates into an international espionage case, revealing the hidden vulnerabilities of a newly connected world.