"Covering cybersecurity since 2004, I’ve watched the same core scams — impersonation, credential theft, confidence tricks — continually reinvent themselves. What began as crude phishing and identity theft now resurfaces as ransomware, business email compromise, and AI-driven deepfakes. To anyone outside the field, each wave can feel entirely new. Headlines warn of the latest threat, yet few resources step back to explain how these tactics evolve — and what that means for everyday consumers. In CTRL+ALT+PWN, Frank Riccardi brings welcome clarity. He demystifies modern cybercrime and connects the psychology, the tools, and the technology in plain English. This is the kind of contextual, up-to-date understanding consumers have long needed." —Byron Acohido, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Editor-in-Chief of The Last Watchdog on Privacy & Security

"In a field crowded with noise, CTRL+ALT+PWN stands out as a rare combination of technical accuracy and everyday accessibility. Frank Riccardi provides a much-needed roadmap for navigating the modern threat landscape with confidence. CTRL+ALT+PWN is a must-read for anyone who wants to stay safe online." —Bob Lord, creator of Hacklore.org

"Frank Riccardi’s book is a great book on hacking, distinctive in how well it is written and its storytelling. People learn through stories, and his book has plenty. Along the way, Frank shares how hackers hack and what you can do to best protect yourself." —Roger A. Grimes, CISO Advisor for KnowBe4 and author of A Data-Driven Computer Defense and How AI and Quantum Impact Cyber Threats and Defenses