Author:Geoff White
BASED ON THE NO 1 HIT PODCAST: THE LAZARUS HEIST
They have been accused of causing mayhem in Hollywood with 2014's infamous Sony hack.
They're allegedly behind WannaCry, a cyber-attack which brought the NHS to a dangerous standstill.
And it has been claimed that they have stolen more than $ 1bn in an international crime spree.
They are the Lazarus Group, a shadowy cabal of hackers accused of working on behalf of the North Korean state.
From the streets of Dhaka to the casinos of Macau to the secretive capital of Pyongyang, this shocking story uncovers the secret world of the Lazarus Group, their victims and those who have tried - and so far, failed - to stop them.
'Madly intriguing' Guardian
'You'll never see North Korea the same way again' Oliver Bullough, Moneyland
'One of the most incredible cyber-espionage stories I've ever heard' Jamie Bartlett, The Missing Crypto Queen
'Pacy and eye-popping' Tom Burgis, Kleptopia
Pacy and eye-popping. It's chilling to read how easily dictators blessed with talented hackers can now terrorise democracies
—— Tom Burgis , author of KleptopiaThis is a mindbending investigation. You'll never see North Korea the same way again
—— Oliver Bullough , Sunday Times bestselling author of Moneyland and Butler to the WorldOne of the most incredible cyber-espionage stories I've ever heard
—— Jamie Bartlett , author of The Missing Crypto QueenCyber warfare and criminal hacking has never been more pertinent. This a must read to understand the threats currently facing all of us globally
—— Annie Machon, author of Spies, Lies and WhistleblowersPart detective story, part thriller, but scary since it is all true. White exposes North Korea as a pariah State where ruthless dictatorship joins forces with international cyber crime. A compelling account of a 21st century threat to us all
—— Sir David Omand, former head of GCHQ and author of How Spies ThinkGeoff White's thorough investigation reads as part detective story, part thriller, but scary since it is all true. He exposes North Korea as a pariah State where ruthless dictatorship joins forces with international cyber crime. A compelling account of a 21st century threat to us all
—— Professor Sir David Omand, former head of GCHQ and author of How Spies ThinkNorth Korea is one of the world's least understood countries. By uncovering key details about the innovative methods of the Lazarus Group, and richly detailing its operations, Geoff White has performed a crucial service in our conception of the criminal state that is North Korea. Read this book!
—— Isaac Stone Fish, author of America Second: How America's Elites Are Making China StrongerIn this captivating gem of a book, Geoff takes us on a whirlwind global adventure that covers the events around a fascinating and important cyber attack that we all should be aware of
—— Jack Rhysider, founder of Darknet DiariesWhile the book reads like a typical Hollywood crime drama, in the end the good guys do not win
—— Foreign PolicyA pacey insight into the cutting edge of modern crime and an equally fascinating portrait of life inside North Korea
—— The EconomistA globe-trotting, criminal thriller, with geopolitical implications, glitz and glamour, high tech, life and death stakes, and, what's more-it is all true.
—— Joshua C. Huminsk , Diplomatic CourierA riveting investigation reveals a world of shadowy criminals, sophisticated hacks and bungled schemes
—— Financial TimesA captivating read that contains everything from geopolitics and cybercrime to Hollywood and the idiosyncrasies of North Korea's over-the-top regime-none of which can be dull on any day
—— India TimesAn easy-to-read book on cybersecurity. If you hold crypto, you need to know the basics of security
—— Changpeng Zhao , CEO of BinanceFantastic
—— Geoff Lloyd