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Schwartau, Winn
1952
Terminal Compromise
"Terminal Compromise" by Winn Schwartau is a high-tech thriller written in the early 1990s, creatively addressing contemporary issues of computer security and cyber-terrorism. The narrative follows several characters, including Taki Homosoto—a vengeful survivor of Hiroshima, Miles Foster—a brilliant yet disillusioned mathematical analyst from the National Security Agency, and Scott Mason—a New York Times reporter. The story seems poised to explore themes of personal vendettas, large-scale cyber attacks, and their implications on American society and security. The opening of "Terminal Compromise" introduces the reader to a world fraught with imminent threats and high-stakes scenarios involving key players. Taki Homosoto's backstory reveals a deep-seated hatred for America rooted in the destruction of his home city, while Miles Foster grapples with his own frustrations within the bureaucracy of the NSA. As the plot unfolds, we witness Miles's conflicted loyalties and his decision to engage with foreign entities, hinting at a larger conspiracy that may challenge the very fabric of the United States. The tension escalates as Scott Mason begins to uncover alarming connections between these characters and the catastrophic potential of cyber warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Computer security -- Fiction
Didactic fiction
Privacy, Right of -- Fiction
Records -- Access control -- Fiction
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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