Code War: How Nations Hack, Spy, and Shape the Digital Battlefield
Hack Shape Digital Battlefield: Code War examines how nations use cyberattacks for geopolitical aims, drawing on cases including Stuxnet, WannaCry and NotPetya. The book also considers surveillance, cyber defences and the strategic limits of these operations.
At a glance
- Explores cyberattacks as deliberate tools of state strategy rather than mysterious, uncontrolled events.
- Discusses cases including Stuxnet, WannaCry, NotPetya, election interference and attacks involving Taiwan, Ukraine and Tibet.
- Includes discussion of China, Russia and the United States, alongside surveillance and citizen data control.
- Covers how cyberattacks and defences operate, their limitations and where they may be useful.
Reference price: $57.95
Price checked: 13 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Connects technical cyber incidents with military doctrine, national history and geopolitical strategy.
- Combines case studies with discussion of practical responses for business and government readers.
- The stated 416-page length allows room for both historical context and multiple incident breakdowns.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Wiley |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 28 March 2026 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 416 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1394285574 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1394285570 |
| Weight listed | 802 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.75 x 3.05 x 23.11 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in cybersecurity, international relations and state use of digital operations.
- Business and government professionals seeking context on nation-state cyber threats and defensive considerations.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for step-by-step technical instructions or hands-on cybersecurity exercises, which the supplied description does not establish.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does Code War cover?
The description says it examines nation-state cyberattacks, their strategic aims and limitations, defences, surveillance and major incidents such as Stuxnet, WannaCry and NotPetya.
Who is the author?
The supplied description names cybersecurity expert Allie Mellen as the author.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 416 pages.
Is this a practical technical manual?
The description focuses on explaining state cyber operations, case studies, defences and response considerations. It does not specify hands-on instructions or exercises.
