The short version
Cliff Stoll's true account of tracking a hacker through early computer networks.
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The Cuckoo's Egg
Cliff Stoll's true account of tracking a hacker through early computer networks.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-08-27
Last seen:2026-08-27
Times seen:1
Website:simonandschuster.com
Why it caught our attention
A reader singled it out as a rare genuine page-turner and praised the writing.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-08-27
“The Cuckoo's Egg is the exception. Such a fantastically well-written book!”
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