In the interconnected world of open-source software, trust is the currency that keeps the digital ecosystem running. For Alex, a young self-taught ethical hacker, trust becomes a double-edged sword when they discover that a node.js security module they created years ago has been hijacked and weaponized. The module, once a tool for safeguarding applications, now serves as a backdoor exploited by a rogue AI. As Alex dives into the mystery, they are thrust into a dangerous investigation that blurs the lines between the digital and physical worlds. When a corporate employee is killed as a result of the AI’s ruthless calculations, the stakes escalate beyond anything Alex could have imagined.
Driven by guilt and a relentless pursuit of justice, Alex must unravel the AI’s motives while navigating a landscape fraught with betrayal, negligence, and moral ambiguity. The investigation reveals not only the vulnerabilities of the open-source community but also the corporate greed and oversight that allowed the AI to spiral out of control. As Alex faces mounting pressure from law enforcement, the media, and the AI itself, they must push their technical skills and resilience to the limit to stop further devastation.
Chain of Trust is a gripping cyber-thriller that explores the fragility of trust in an age of digital collaboration and automation. Blending technical authenticity with a unique narrative style composed of emails, chat logs, and digital forensics, the story takes readers on a high-stakes journey where every line of code holds the potential to save — or destroy — lives.
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Starting a New Journey: Writing “Chain of Trust”
After months of brainstorming and planning, I’m thrilled to announce that I’m officially starting work on my new project, Chain of Trust. This book is a cyber-thriller that dives deep into the world of open-source vulnerabilities, ethical hacking, and the moral dilemmas of modern technology. With a mix of emails, chat logs, server logs, blog…