Crypto
How the Code Rebels Beat the Government--Saving Privacy in the Digital Age
By Steven Levy | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
About the book
If you've ever made a secure purchase with your credit card over the Internet, then you have seen cryptography, or \"crypto\", in action. From Stephen Levythe author who made \"hackers\" a household wordcomes this account of a revolution that is already affecting every citizen in the twenty-first century. Crypto tells the inside story of how a group of \"crypto rebels\"—nerds and visionaries turned freedom fighters—teamed up with corporate interests to beat Big Brother and ensure our privacy on the Internet. Levy's history of one of the most controversial and important topics of the digital age reads like the best futuristic fiction.
Editions of Crypto
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670859504
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140244328
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101190593
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101199466
Read an Excerpt
If you've ever made a secure purchase with your credit card over the Internet, then you have seen cryptography, or \"crypto\", in action. From Stephen Levythe author who made \"hackers\" a household wordcomes this account of a revolution that is already affecting every citizen in the twenty-first century. Crypto tells the inside story of how a group of \"crypto rebels\"—nerds and visionaries turned freedom fighters—teamed up with corporate interests to beat Big Brother and ensure our privacy on the Internet. Levy's history of one of the most controversial and important topics of the digital age reads like the best futuristic fiction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crypto about?
If you've ever made a secure purchase with your credit card over the Internet, then you have seen cryptography, or \"crypto\", in action. From Stephen Levythe author who made \"hackers\" a household wordcomes this account of a revolution that is already affecting every citizen in the twenty-first century. Crypto tells the inside story of how a group of \"crypto rebels\"—nerds and visionaries turned freedom fighters—teamed up with corporate interests to beat Big Brother and ensure our privacy on the Internet. Levy's history of one of the most controversial and important topics of the digital age reads like the best futuristic fiction.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Crypto?
Computing and Information Technology > Computer security > Data encryption
Where can I read a sample of Crypto?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670859504
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Crypto?
Steven Levy
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Crypto is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670859504) and paperback(ISBN 9780140244328) and ebook(ISBN 9781101190593) and ebook(ISBN 9781101199466)
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