The Darkening Web

Listener Reviews

1. 1.0(1)

   Childish

   I only got thru a couple of chapters, but this book was mostly hysterical warnings about how dangerous the web is without any substance to back it up. Waste of a credit

   Mindy Lovell · July 28, 2023

2. 5.0(1)

   Great read on the realities of cyber at state, political and civil levels

   Author does a great job explaining how the internet was built and how it works. He also dives into cyber security and encryption. Sharing insight from his time at a NATO contractor, Klimburg also covers how governments and civilians alike use cyber to influence culture and politics. You will get your fair share of 'fake news' and info leak coverage.

   Laurel Hicks · October 20, 2022

3. 5.0(1)

   Interesting and thought provoking

   It’s pretty neutral I’m discussing different sides, which is a good thing. I would interested to see how an updated version would be. Narration was good, not too fast and not too slow. Even thought this came out a couple of years ago, it’s still very interesting; especially, when comparing the current state of things.

   Josie Mcqueen · October 31, 2021

4. 5.0(1)

   Trends to future internet threats

   An eye opening book about our dependency on the internet and possible hyperbolic threats darkened by the fact this is new territory for all involved. This book focuses more on the civilian and government side of malicious use of information, hacking, surveillance large scale disruptions made possible by the evolved internet and its use in warfare, spying, and the appetite for control. It is without a doubt that the internet is no longer only an information conduit, but utility to all that use it. This means disruptions on a large scale can have catastrophic consequences, some intended and others unforeseen. The author highlights in very unbiased detail, the use of this tool by governments and large corporations that may to control and dominate, while the common users, the mass, may be subverted in to a darkening web of disinformation, and manipulation to the benefit of the ones at the helm. When such a potent and powerful tool is available, who should have control. Who should set the rules. Who governs, and who polices, and more importantly who polices the police. These are real questions needing a resolution with no easy answers. The book opens the debate, and highlights the stakes for all. A good introduction to the existential threats produced by this golden goose.

   Athena Forbes · August 2, 2021

5. 2.0(1)

   Not for the Security it IT pro

   I rarely write full reviews but this time I am doing so warn cyber security professionals. I am now half through the book and I asked for a refund, this book covers things all of us already know, it is written for the somebody who don’t understand technology already. If you are an IT or security pro, you won’t learn much. the book Optimizing Cyber Deterrence is way better.

   Monique Colbert · July 27, 2018

6. 4.0(1)

   Provides a unique insight into how the web is used

   I am not a tech guy so some of the stuff went over my head. however the story is clear and relevant. Data is information that can be weaponized for good and bad, the trick is to figure out which is which. who owns it, who uses it and what they plan to do with it leaves you with a lot of questions.

   Charlene Thurman · January 23, 2018