The Middle East is the region in which the first act of cyber warfare took place. Since then, cyber warfare has escalated and has completely altered the course of the MENA region's geopolitics. With a foreword by top national security and cyber expert, Richard A. Clarke, this is the first anthology to specifically investigate the history and state of cyber warfare in the Middle East. It gathers an array of technical practitioners, social science scholars, and legal experts to provide a panoramic overview and cross-sectional analysis covering four main areas: privacy and civil society; the types of cyber conflict; information and influence operations; and methods of countering extremism online. The book highlights the real threat of hacktivism and informational warfare between state actors and the specific issues affecting the MENA region. These include digital authoritarianism and malware attacks in the Middle East, analysis of how ISIS and the Syrian electronic army use the internet, and the impact of disinformation and cybercrime in the Gulf. The book captures the flashpoints and developments in cyber conflict in the past 10 years and offers a snapshot of the region's still-early cyber history. It also clarifies how cyber warfare may develop in the near- to medium-term future and provides ideas of how its greatest risks can be avoided.

The Middle East is the region in which the first act of cyber warfare took place. Since then, cyber warfare has escalated and has completely altered the course of the MENA region’s geopolitics. With a foreword by top national security and cyber expert, Richard A. Clarke, this is the first anthology to specifically investigate the history and state of cyber warfare in the Middle East. It gathers an array of technical practitioners, social science scholars, and legal experts to provide a panoramic overview and cross-sectional analysis covering four main areas: privacy and civil society; the types of cyber conflict; information and influence operations; and methods of countering extremism online. The book highlights the real threat of hacktivism and informational warfare between state actors and the specific issues affecting the MENA region. These include digital authoritarianism and malware attacks in the Middle East, analysis of how ISIS and the Syrian electronic army use the internet, and the impact of disinformation and cybercrime in the Gulf. The book captures the flashpoints and developments in cyber conflict in the past 10 years and offers a snapshot of the region’s still-early cyber history. It also clarifies how cyber warfare may develop in the near- to medium-term future and provides ideas of how its greatest risks can be avoided.

At the age of 12, Michele Sexton was sexually molested and, unable to cope with the trauma, "fractured" into another personality. "Little Michele," perpetually 12 years old, "went to sleep." In her place emerged another seven personalities over the years who "lived out" Michele's life for her. It wasn't until "awakening" at the age of 45 that Michele regained her memory of those years and was aware of the eight personalities living within her: * "Little Michele," the 12-year-old who was "asleep" during those years. * "Melancholy Michele," who carried her grief and depression. * "Party Chele," who became an alcoholic and drug addict. * "Professional Michele," who worked and provided a financial income. * "Mama Michele," who was married and raised four boys. * "Little Miss Perfect," who always sought perfectionism. * "The Church Lady," who was saved and active in church. * "The Bitch," who was the protector of all the personalities during those years. This is her story, told in the third person through "Chelsea," including her miraculous deliverance of all the personalities at the age of 45.

Have you struggled with being overweight, going on endless "manmade" diets only to frustratingly gain the weight back again? Then following the six simple rules of losing weight God's way and making some lifestyle changes, as outlined in this book, may be your answer. Michele lost 60 pounds in 9 months by learning how to eat "God's way" rather than "man's way," and you can do it, too - Proverbs 16:3 says, "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." Accompanying these six simple rules and guidelines for lifestyle changes is an encouraging 12-week daily devotional to inspire you as you seek to lose the weight you want to lose permanently.