Synopsis

Could a handful of terrorists, with sufficient ingenuity, bring a powerful nation to its knees? Could they even unravel the fabric of modern civilization? The very stability of nations like the United States, Europe, China—of any global power—rests upon the speed and reliability of digital communication. Our growing reliance on digital devices and interconnectedness may be exposing us to unforeseen vulnerabilities. Across the globe, researchers grapple with emerging dangers: the manipulation of