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We Are Anonymous: Inside the Hacker World of LulzSec, Anonymous, and the Global Cyber Insurgency Paperback – May 14, 2013

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A thrilling, exclusive exposè of the hacker collectives Anonymous and LulzSec.

We Are Anonymous is the first full account of how a loosely assembled group of hackers scattered across the globe formed a new kind of insurgency, seized headlines, and tortured the feds -- and the ultimate betrayal that would eventually bring them down. Parmy Olson goes behind the headlines and into the world of Anonymous and LulzSec with unprecedented access, drawing upon hundreds of conversations with the hackers themselves, including exclusive interviews with all six core members of LulzSec.

In late 2010, thousands of hacktivists joined a mass digital assault on the websites of VISA, MasterCard, and PayPal to protest their treatment of WikiLeaks. Other targets were wide ranging: the websites of corporations from Sony Entertainment and Fox to the Vatican and the Church of Scientology were hacked, defaced, and embarrassed, and the message was that no one was safe. Thousands of user accounts from pornography websites were released, exposing government employees and military personnel.

Although some attacks were perpetrated by masses of users who were rallied on the message boards of 4Chan, many others were masterminded by a small, tight-knit group of hackers who formed a splinter group of Anonymous called LulzSec. The legend of Anonymous and LulzSec grew in the wake of each ambitious hack. But how were they penetrating intricate corporate security systems? Were they anarchists or activists? Teams or lone wolves? A cabal of skilled hackers or a disorganized bunch of kids?

We Are Anonymous delves deep into the internet's underbelly to tell the incredible full story of the global cyber insurgency movement, and its implications for the future of computer security.

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"A lively, startling book that reads as 'The Social Network' for group hackers. As in that Facebook film the technological innovations created by a few people snowball wildly beyond expectation, until they have mass effect. But the human element - the mix of glee, malevolence, randomness, megalomania and just plain mischief that helped spawn these changes - is what Ms. Olson explores best...We Are Anonymous also captures the broad spectrum of reasons that Anonymous and LulzSec attracted followers."―Janet Maslin, New York Times

"Olson keeps We Are Anonymous moving quickly, as she jumps around in chronology, using dramatic cliffhangers to tie the different strands of the narrative together while commanding attention... An eminently human tale."―Rowan Kaiser, AV Club

"An incredible story."―Jon Stewart, The Daily Show

"A masterpiece of shoe-leather journalism, a fast-paced, richly detailed account of the group's beginnings, various schisms and most spectacular attacks"―The Daily

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Parmy Olson is the London Bureau Chief for Forbes Magazine.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Back Bay Books; Reprint edition (May 14, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 528 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316213527
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316213523
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.5 x 8.25 inches

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Customers find the book insightful and well-researched. They describe it as an easy, enjoyable read that keeps them engaged. However, opinions differ on the narrative quality, with some finding it smooth and well-developed, while others feel it lacks editing and is difficult to follow. There are mixed views on the anonymity aspect, with some finding it thought-provoking and anthropological, while others consider it only studying one side of Anonymous and a small group of players.

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45 customers mention "Insight"42 positive3 negative

Customers find the book insightful and interesting. They appreciate the well-researched and detailed account of how the internet engulfed some folks and how they created Anonymous and Lulzsec. The author does a wonderful job telling the history of Anonymous and Lulzsecurity, making the subject matter accessible to both tech enthusiasts and casual readers. The book gets them interested from the first page and provides good explanations of technical concepts introduced.

"...techniques with real-world impact, making the subject matter accessible to both tech enthusiasts and casual readers...." Read more

"...But, the author does a terrific job retelling a major hacking story that is orobably especially of interest to many tech-savvy readers...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. There is a definite attempt to just record the events as some of the members report them...." Read more

"There's a lot of information in this book, particularly on the personalities and personal backgrounds of the players in Anonymous, as opposed to a..." Read more

39 customers mention "Readability"39 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and well-written. They appreciate the well-laid-out story, references, and informative content. The author does a good job explaining how Anonymous came to be. Overall, readers consider it an enjoyable read that is worth the time.

"...As for techies, I think the author provides a well-written, interesting story...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. There is a definite attempt to just record the events as some of the members report them...." Read more

"...her Coding Freedom: [...] Coleman's analyses are brilliant and well-worth reading, even with her academic style...." Read more

"...However, I still think that its a pretty good book...." Read more

12 customers mention "Enjoyment"10 positive2 negative

Customers find the book engaging and easy to read. They find the events and stories thrilling and informative.

"...It's a thrilling ride through the darkest corners of the internet, offering a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of cyberwarfare and..." Read more

"...It just makes a collection of news and events extremely enjoyable to read...." Read more

"...There is a lot of interesting material here, but the book would have benefited from more reader-friendly editing for brevity and clarity...." Read more

"...Very easy to read and kept me engaged. I knew much about Anonymous and LulzSec, but did not know much of the origins in 4Chan and elsewhere...." Read more

13 customers mention "Story quality"7 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the story. Some find it engaging with a great narrative and smooth development. However, others find some stories poorly edited and difficult to follow. The author provides no overarching framework, which can make the book tedious and slow-paced at times.

"...strengths is its ability to balance technical details with engaging storytelling...." Read more

"...Main drawback is that the author provides no over-arching framework on which to hang all the information. The timeline jumps around confusingly...." Read more

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"...I found the book difficult to follow because the technology is beyond my grasp. I was on Twitter for a day and tried Facebook for a bit longer...." Read more

6 customers mention "Anonymity"3 positive3 negative

Customers have different views on the book's anonymity. Some find it insightful into the motivations and social implications of cyber attacks, and a thought-provoking anthropological study of 21st Century hackers. Others feel it only studies one side of Anonymous and a small group of players, compromising privacy.

"...The book explores the ethical dilemmas and social implications of cyber attacks, raising thought-provoking questions about the nature of online..." Read more

"...It does not cover the entire Anonymous movement, but by focusing on the evolution of the Anonymous Franchise and the rise and fall of the LulzSec..." Read more

"...digs deep into who these people are and the diverse motivations behind the Anonymous attacks." Read more

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Customers have different views on the book's flow. Some find it well-written and engaging, while others feel it moves too slowly.

"...Well written narrative, often flows like a novel. Superficially mentions some of the techniques hackers employ...." Read more

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"...Well written with a good flow. Enjoyed how the author cast the hacker persona and the hackers RL personality as two separate characters." Read more

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Stinky Greg
Outstanding read.
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024
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We Are Anonymous* offers a captivating glimpse into the shadowy world of cyber activism and hacking. This book delves deep into the minds and motivations of the infamous hacker groups LulzSec and Anonymous, providing a thrilling and informative account of their daring exploits.

One of the book's greatest strengths is its ability to balance technical details with engaging storytelling. Author Andy Greenberg expertly weaves together complex hacking techniques with real-world impact, making the subject matter accessible to both tech enthusiasts and casual readers.

The book explores the ethical dilemmas and social implications of cyber attacks, raising thought-provoking questions about the nature of online identity, privacy, and security. It also highlights the power of collective action and the potential for positive change through digital activism.

Whether you're a seasoned hacker or simply curious about the digital age, *We Are Anonymous* is a must-read. It's a thrilling ride through the darkest corners of the internet, offering a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of cyberwarfare and social justice.

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Walt Witmen
For those who like Tech, this is a good read
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I like tech. I read this e-book using Amazon's Kindle software on my IPad. For those who do not seek out books like We are Anonymous, you may be disappointed by the author's failure to draw a clear connection between this cyber-story and broader societal concerns with criminality and disgruntled peopled. There is a bigger story here, but I didn't find it in this book. There also may be a bit too much by way of geek-speak in this book for non-techies. This story can be told with less techno-babble, if a broad audience is desired.

As for techies, I think the author provides a well-written, interesting story. Now, that may sound like a controversial observation to the folks who dutifully note that the author gets a few too many technical explanations wrong, and some of the errors in the book can be distracting for techies. But, the author does a terrific job retelling a major hacking story that is orobably especially of interest to many tech-savvy readers. The author kept my attention all of the way through her text. I enjoyed the book.

If there is one flaw that is not easily overlooked, it is the dialog that the author reconstructs from interviews and log files is too often done without a context for judging whether what is being said is false. We know many of the characters lie and have been lied to, but we do not know when they are lying. At times, the stories here are as confusing as the movie, Inception.

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Excellent book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2014
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I really enjoyed this book. There is a definite attempt to just record the events as some of the members report them. Parmy Olson was able to interview some of the key members of Anonymous and the smaller group, LulzSec. It provides detailed information on the development of these nebulous groups and focuses on specific 'hacks' they are known for, who was behind them and how they did it. I loved it. I find Anonymous an intriguing group. I am a teacher and want my students to examine Anonymous, good and bad, and discuss some of the issues they present: Can people use DDoS (denial of service) attacks as a form of protest, as an online sit in without fearing extreme prosecution from corporations trying to make an example of them? Should all information be public? How do kids who get involved with Anonymous protect themselves from some of the cyberbullying that some of these hackers perpetrate? Is cyber security really possible or are consumers relying too heavily on companies, banks, and other organizations to protect their private information when in reality, they can't? This is an excellent read!

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Basically a string of biographical essays, not much analysis of this significant movement.
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2014
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There's a lot of information in this book, particularly on the personalities and personal backgrounds of the players in Anonymous, as opposed to a history per se. I would think that a better title would be "The Personalities in Anonymous and the Risks they Take."

Frankly speaking, I have grown tired of these books that are basically a string of annecdotes and bios of the actors in this scene. The biographical info goes on for pages, followed by yet other bios. I found myself craving some intelligent analysis of the movement. Why do they do it? What have they accomplished? What does it say about the state of our legal system, our governments, the interraction between authority/power and the common "little guy"?

To that end, I much prefer the writings of Gabriella Coleman. Her published book on the subject (Coding Freedom: The Ethics and Aesthetics of Hacking) is a bit too academic for my reading taste; it tends toward the abstract and reads like a doctorial thesis.(hopefully she is writing her current work in progress--Hacker, Hoaxer, Whistleblower, Spy: The Story of Anonymous, due 11/4/2014-- with a more popular and less dense style, like her magazine articles. You can download some freebies at her website, including a .pdf copy of her Coding Freedom: [...] Coleman's analyses are brilliant and well-worth reading, even with her academic style.

Back to the review of this book, "We Are Anonymous..." There is a helpful Timeline near the end of the book. The activities of this lively loose-knit group of civil disobedient hackers and pranksters can be quite confusing. The timeline makes following the progression of events much clearer. I found it valuable.

I have read portions of this book, but have not read it in its entirety. I did read enough to assure the accuracy of my comments above.

If what you want is a rather exhaustive indepth look at the personalities of Anon people, you will likely enjoy this book.

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Buchheinz
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Reviewed in Germany on October 10, 2022
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Witzig und interessant zu lesen. Traurig, wie jung manche Hacker sind, wenn sie in die Szene eintreten und mit welchen Themen sie konfrontiert werden. Interessant auch die Splittung der individuellen Visionen jedes einzelnen und die jeweilige Ausbreitung international.
"Schuh auf Kopf-Verarsche" fand ich sehr amüsant.

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Reviewed in Italy on October 1, 2016
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Scritto in maniera semplice, con il ritmo di un romanzo e l'approfondimento di un reportage ben fatto. Consigliato per iniziare a capire cosa è stato Anonymous e LulzSec

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Martin Poirier
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Reviewed in Canada on May 10, 2014
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I LOVE the book! BUT...

The book cover received was in poor condition.
There's a LOT of shelf wear.
There was also a big footprint on the cover like someone stomped on it.
AND like it wasn't bad enough there's also 2 permanent marker dots on the pages side.

AND IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE NEW!

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Ivan Jetá
I loved this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 30, 2014
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This book is a must read for people who spend a lot of time on the web. It gives you a very detailed look on what was and on how things were and others came to be. It's all reality but it reads better than a lot of political thrillers.

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Recommended.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2016
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Interesting and detailed account of Anonymous and LulzSec. A gripping and informative read. Recommended.

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