Manipulated: Inside the Cyberwar to Hijack Elections and Distort the Truth

Theresa Payton's book explores the global war being conducted through clicks, swipes, internet access, technical backdoors, and massive espionage schemes, featuring AI mutations, "deepfake" videos, and chatbots. It offers readers telltale signs of manipulation campaigns and actions to take or demand from corporations and elected officials.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 23 April 2024
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Theresa Payton, a renowned cybersecurity expert, unveils the captivating stories of the global cyberwar being waged through clicks, swipes, internet access, technical backdoors, and massive espionage schemes. In her captivating narrative, Payton delves into the world of cyberwarriors who are meticulously planning tomorrow's attacks, employing Artificial Intelligence mutations that execute attacks without human intervention, "deepfake" videos that are virtually indistinguishable from reality, and chatbots that spawn other chatbots. As Payton weaves this fascinating tale, she highlights the alarming reality of AI-driven manipulations, including "deepfake" videos that can deceive even the most discerning eye and chatbots that can generate an endless stream of bots. To ensure that readers are not left in the dark, Payton provides valuable insights into the telltale signs that their most fundamental beliefs are being manipulated and the actions they can take or demand that corporations and elected officials must take before it is too late. The updated paperback edition of this captivating book includes new information on real-world cases of AI, chatgpt, TikTok, and the latest and greatest exploits of manipulation campaigns, making it a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the evolving landscape of cyber warfare.

Weight: 336g
Dimension: 226 x 151 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538188651