The Lazarus Heist: From Hollywood to High Finance: Inside North Korea's Global Cyber War

Written in a style that keeps up the pace while making it easy to read and understand, you don't have to know anything about cyber and crime before picking up this book. By the time you put it down, your perception of the world and the way criminal operators work will have changed forever. This is a brilliantly researched work, presented in a way anyone can appreciate. It's a must read, and I am recommending it to everyone I meet.

Quite a short easy read. Hadn’t listened to the podcast but this makes me think each chapter is just a written podcast episode

Excellent product, excellent delivery

I work in information security, so the topic of this book was naturally interesting to me, but Geoff did such a great job with his incredibly in-depth research to set the scene for those who may not have been as familiar with some of the activity. I learned so much about the scope and depth of NK, and think it’s a must-read for anyone who’s connected to the internet. Those scam emails that you (hopefully!) ignore, those influencers you see on Instagram… at face value, it’s part and parcel of the world we live in, but Geoff breaks down the behind-the-scenes activity that few of us ever really see. Definitely worth a read!

Having lapped up the podcast I couldn't wait to get my mitts on the book and it did not disappoint. The books goes in to more detail (which I was craving) than the podcast and you really get a sense of the depth of research Geoff has done. It really is incredible how they pull all of this off and what lengths and depths they are prepared to go to and what they are behind. It reads like fiction as it's an unbelivable story but told in a way where topics I had previously thought I couldn't get my head round are easily understood. More please!

If this book doesn’t make you stop and pause for though on how safe you are given the Internet, likely nothing will. From your bank account being emptied to your hospital not being able to operate on you as your medical records can’t be accessed. Along the way you learn how it is done, at a conceptual level. There are only a few lines of code in the book that are well explained in the context of a scam.It never occurred to me that Internet influencers could be part of cyber crime scams, along with the perhaps more expected bankers and lads in their bedroom with a computer.The book weaves a fascinating story from start to finish that is well worth a read.

It's a seriously engaging read. I was gripped by the story from the first few pages and the book definitely achieves that most difficult things of 'tricking' you into learning as you go. So many fascinating insights into life behind hidden doors (and screens). Another classic.

Podcast was amazing but this had noting new and writing style not as exciting

**A Thrilling Deep Dive into North Korea's Cyber Warfare***The Lazarus Heist* is a gripping exposé that sheds light on the secretive world of North Korea's cyber warfare operations. Authors Kim Zetter and Andy Greenberg expertly weave together a thrilling narrative that takes readers on a global journey, from the Sony Pictures hack to the audacious theft of millions from the Bangladesh Bank.The book's strength lies in its ability to make complex technological concepts accessible to a general audience. Zetter and Greenberg skillfully balance technical explanations with compelling storytelling, keeping readers engaged from beginning to end. The authors' meticulous research and interviews with key players provide a fascinating glimpse into the motivations and strategies of the Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking unit responsible for some of the most high-profile cyberattacks in recent history.*The Lazarus Heist* is not only a thrilling read but also a timely reminder of the growing threat posed by nation-state hacking. It is a must-read for anyone interested in cybersecurity, international relations, or the dark side of technology.

Un testo decisamente interessante che, frutto di indagini giornalistiche, espone i retroscena della cyberguerra mondiale attualmente in atto, che vede coinvolti attori di tutte le nazionalità. Serve a comprendere meglio le mosse del dittatore coreano.

Interesting story of crime by state and use of technology. It is clear next war will on cyberspace. Challenge for free world to create infra to fight with criminal syndicate like NK.

Well written, without any technical vocabulary. It helps people not in the Infosec to understand how an APT group works, and the interests behind any attack. It also put some context, and to understand history, we need context.100% recommended. And again, not just for us Infosec people.Bravo Geoff!

I was writing a cyberthriller novel about a person trying to recover millions of dollars in bitcoin stolen by North Korean hackers when The Lazarus Heist came out. I had to get my hands on a copy ASAP.Overall it is well-written for a general audience. It's easy to follow and a pleasure to read. It covers the background of North Korean hacking activities by the Lazarus Group, a hacking organization that's part of the North Korean military. It covers Sony disaster through the WannaCry virus, though most of the book focuses on the intricate hack of Bangladesh Central Bank.I found it useful to understand the human machinations--how hackers working for the North Korean government were able to launder money stolen in Bangladesh, moving it through casinos in the Philippines and NGOs in Sri Lanka.However, when it came to the technical details of how the hacks worked, the book was either silent or confused. Descriptions of details like DDOS attacks and IP addresses are wrong. Does that matter? Not really. And though I was disappointed that the book didn't describe how the hacks worked (which to be honest, would probably be boring to the general reader), the references in the book have pointed me to original sources with that detail.By necessity, there isn't much information on the hackers either, or their lives in North Korea. The book is mostly built on descriptions of the middlemen who've been caught and prosecuted.Overall, this book is a great introduction to the world of North Korean hacking though a bit superficial in the details.