Cybersecurity expert Payton tells battlefront stories from the global war being conducted through clicks, swipes, internet access, technical backdoors and massive espionage schemes. The updated paperback edition, including new information on real world cases of AI, chatgpt, ti...
Cybersecurity expert Theresa Payton tells battlefront stories from the global war being conducted through clicks, swipes, internet access, technical backdoors and massive espionage schemes. She investigates the cyberwarriors who are planning tomorrowβs attacks, weaving a fascinating tale of Artificial Intelligent mutations carrying out attacks without human intervention, βdeepfakeβ videos that look real to the naked eye, and chatbots that beget other chatbots. Finally, Payton offers readers telltale signs that their most fundamental beliefs are being meddled with and actions they can take or demand that corporations and elected officials must take before it is too late.
The updated paperback edition, including new information on real world cases of AI, chatgpt, tiktok, and all the latest and greatest exploits of manipulation campaigns, will leave readers both captivated and chilled to the bone.
Payton, an expert in cybersecurity, sounds a clarion call that our political process is at risk and explains why and how it is being assailed by foreign and domestic enemies of democracy. Many conservatives may want to dismiss Paytonβs arguments, since she places much of the blame for the situation at the feet of current Republican leadership. But Payton canβt be dismissed as a liberal Democratic cynic, since her credentials are firmly rooted in the work she did for the George W. Bush administration. Payton clearly knows her stuff [and] she paints a timely, frightening picture. Booklist
Theresa Paytonβs book on emerging security threats in cyberspace will pry your eyes wide-open to what is at stake for elections around the world, and other shenanigans involving your digital identity. After reading it you will understand why we are living in such divisive times and you will be much wiser when developing your online presence.
The UN BriefManipulated takes on what is arguably the most important issue facing Americans today: the global digital war on democracy being waged by our geopolitical adversaries. Indeed, as she explains, most of the world is threatened by cyber election meddling. The basic story is familiar to people who follow the news. Russian and Chinese state actors, along with cyberwar units in Iran and elsewhere, are using highly sophisticated digital technologies to shift American public opinion and even hack the election infrastructure itself. What Payton does so skillfully in the book, though, is to flesh out the frightening reality of Americaβs true vulnerability to foreign manipulation of its political process. Payton comes to this task with strong credentials. She was the first woman to serve as White House CIO, under President George W. Bush. Now, Payton is CEO of Fortalice Solutions, a cybersecurity and intelligence services firm. She brings an experienced eye to a subject that can be overwhelming and bewildering to most Americans.
Journal of Cyber PolicyIn light of the misinformation that is constantly assaulting ALL of our βnewsfeedsβ, & the threat to our democracy via cyber warfare and cyber security, this is a book you should order TODAY.
Carey Lohrenz, first female U.S. Navy F-14 Tomcat pilot and author of βFearless Leadership: High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck.βAnyone that reads the news, watches TV or is on social networks needs to read this book! You are being manipulated and this book gives you the tools to recognize when youβre being manipulated and how to stop it!
-- Eric Anderson, Cyber Security Leader, SeattleManipulated begins each chapter with a brief fictionalized story about whatβs going on out there among hackers, politicians, criminals, and others, creating a βspy thrillerβ thread throughout the book. Chapters then go into different aspects of digital manipulation, exploring real life situations and examples taken from todayβs headlines and behind-the-scenes experiences of the author.
-- Haiyan Song, Silicon Valley Executive in Cyber SecurityManipulated traces the rise of disinformation in todayβs connected world and why the problem for free and open societies is only becoming more acute. While covert influence has been a feature of statecraft in modern history, whatβs new is the ease and scale that nation-states β or private groups β can mislead audiences, distort truth, besmirch brands, foment political strife or agitate social cleavages with a few well-placed socket puppets and amplification networks. Having been on the front lines of cyber intelligence for two decades, Theresa offers tangible solutions to safeguard the information commons and protect our digital world.
-- Andrew McClure, Principal, ForgePoint CapitalWith the COVID-19 pandemic globally and upcoming elections in the United States, we all are subjected to ongoing propaganda and manipulation campaigns. Theresa Payton's new book Manipulated walks the reader step by step how to spot any kind of misinformation or manipulation campaign, explains how to understand who is behind it, and what their motives are. Any reader will be shocked to learn all of their true motivations. I highly recommend reading this newly published book!
-- Algirde Pipikaite, Project Lead of Governance and Policy, Center for Cybersecurity, World Economic ForumThe book Manipulated was written from the front lines of a cyber warrior. After assessing what happened in global elections in 2016 and 2018, Theresa offers her predictions for where we are headed in 2020. Given her uncanny ability to predict where cybercriminals will attack next, all of us would do well to listen β including our elected officials and Big Tech. What will the world look like if this meddling continues? The fight requires government actions, a commitment from social media companies, tech giants, and all of us, locking arms and working together. The end of Manipulated includes a how-to guide for global governments and citizens, empowering the reader to take action.
Theresa M. Payton served as the first female Chief Information Officer for the White House during the President George W. Bush administration and is currently CEO and founder of Fortalice Solutions, a boutique cybersecurity and intelligence services company thatβs listed in the Global Cybersecurity Top 500. She starred as the Deputy Commander of Intelligence on the CBS TV series, Hunted, is a frequent guest on national and international news outlets, and is featured in the book of β100 Fascinating Females Fighting Cybercrime.β Among her many accolades are the FBI Directorβs award for community service. She has co-authored two other books with Ted Claypoole.
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