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Stories of the Most Dangerous Cyber Manhunts in History unveils the most captivating and dangerous true stories of cybercrime that forever changed the landscape of digital security. Author Walid Saleh masterfully chronicles the cat-and-mouse games between brilliant criminal hackers and the world's most sophisticated intelligence agencies. This gripping collection begins with the infamous Citibank heist of 1994, where a Russian hacker named Levan orchestrated one of history's most audacious electronic bank robberies, stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars without setting foot inside a bank. Readers will discover how a mysterious hacker magazine called ""Frack"" became the catalyst for a global criminal network involving the dangerous Tambov mafia, leading to synchronized operations across multiple continents. The narrative then shifts to an extraordinary case involving a 15-year-old American teenager who managed to hack into classified CIA systems, threaten the agency's director, and demand a ransom of five trillion dollars. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, the book reveals how this gifted child from Virginia evolved from a casual gamer to one of the most wanted cybercriminals in America. The final chapters explore the birth and evolution of the dark web, chronicling the rise and fall of AlphaBay, once the largest illegal marketplace on the hidden internet. Readers will learn about the sophisticated law enforcement operation that brought down this digital empire and the mysterious circumstances surrounding its kingpin's death. Written for educational purposes, this book serves as both a thrilling true crime narrative and a sobering reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in our increasingly connected world. It offers valuable insights into the methods used by both cybercriminals and the agencies that hunt them, making it essential reading for cybersecurity professionals, law enforcement personnel, and anyone seeking to understand the hidden dangers lurking in cyberspace. Each chapter is meticulously documented with real events and provides a unique window into the shadowy world of international cybercrime, making this book an authoritative resource on some of the most significant cyber manhunts in modern history.

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