Operation Sandworm

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With the nuance of a reporter and the pace of a thriller writer, Andy Greenberg provides a glimpse into future cyberwars, placing his narrative within the broader context of Russian and Ukrainian history. This chilling account details a Kremlin-led cyberattack that marks a new front in global conflict. In 2014, a series of mysterious cyberattacks began, targeting American utility companies, NATO, and Eastern European electric grids. These strikes escalated, culminating in the summer of 2017 with the release of NotPetya, a malware that disrupted major businesses worldwide. In Ukraine, ATMs froze, and essential services like railways and hospitals were paralyzed. NotPetya caused unprecedented damage, totaling ten billion dollars—the largest cyberattack in history. This true story follows the relentless pursuit to identify Sandworm, the group of hackers operating under Russia's military intelligence. Through years of investigative work, Operation Sandworm reveals a globe-spanning effort to unmask these cybercriminals while highlighting a new global arms race and the geopolitical chaos it brings. The narrative, filled with twists and turns, illustrates a chilling reality: in a war without borders, we all inhabit the frontline.