Book Review: Ransom War: How Cyber Crime Became a Threat to National Security

Authors

• James P. Farwell

Files

Description

Author: Max Smeets

Reviewed by: James P. Farwell, CEO, The Farwell Group

In Ransom War, Max Smeets breaks down how criminal organizations use cyber technologies for ransoms. He explains the way ransomware organizations operate and how they have evolved with the rise of technology. The reviewer sees this book as well written, with relevant examples and concrete arguments.

Publication Date

4-15-2026

Keywords

ransomware, cybercrime, national security, encryption, cyber threat intelligence

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies

Recommended Citation

James P. Farwell, Book Review: Ransom War: How Cyber Crime Became a Threat to National Security ( US Army War College Press, 2026),
https://press.armywarcollege.edu/parameters_bookshelf/149