Everything is a computer. Ovens are computers that make things hot;
refrigerators are computers that keep things cold. These computers--from
home thermostats to chemical plants--are all online. The Internet, once
a virtual abstraction, can now sense and touch the physical world.
As we open our lives to this future, often called the Internet of
Things, we are beginning to see its enormous potential in ideas like
driverless cars, smart cities, and personal agents equipped with their
own behavioral algorithms. But every knife cuts two ways.
All computers can be hacked. And Internet-connected computers are the
most vulnerable. Forget data theft: cutting-edge digital attackers can
now crash your car, your pacemaker, and the nation's power grid. In
Click Here to Kill Everybody, renowned expert and best-selling author
Bruce Schneier examines the hidden risks of this new reality.
After exploring the full implications of a world populated by
hyperconnected devices, Schneier reveals the hidden web of technical,
political, and market forces that underpin the pervasive insecurities of
today. He then offers common-sense choices for companies, governments,
and individuals that can allow us to enjoy the benefits of this
omnipotent age without falling prey to its vulnerabilities.
From principles for a more resilient Internet of Things, to a recipe for
sane government regulation and oversight, to a better way to understand
a truly new environment, Schneier's vision is required reading for
anyone invested in human flourishing.
