EasterBlack-owned or founded brands at TargetGroceryClothing, Shoes & AccessoriesBabyHomeFurnitureKitchen & DiningOutdoor Living & GardenToysElectronicsVideo GamesMovies, Music & BooksSports & OutdoorsBeautyPersonal CareHealthPetsHousehold EssentialsArts, Crafts & SewingSchool & Office SuppliesParty SuppliesLuggageGift IdeasGift CardsClearanceTarget New ArrivalsTarget Finds#TargetStyleTop DealsTarget Circle DealsWeekly AdShop Order PickupShop Same Day DeliveryRegistryRedCardTarget CircleFind Stores

Grey Area - by Vinny Troia (Paperback)

Grey Area - by  Vinny Troia (Paperback) - 1 of 1
$40.49 sale price when purchased online
$50.00 list price
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • A compelling, first-hand account of the dark web, from its underground ecosystem, to the people responsible for committing data breaches and leaking data, 21st century's most consequential data breaches, the responses to those attacks, and the impact of dark web data and intelligence gathering and can have in the defense and security of our nation.
  • About the Author: VINNY TROIA, PhD, is a lifelong hacker, ransomware negotiator, and dark web investigator.
  • 448 Pages
  • Computers + Internet, Security

Description



Book Synopsis



A compelling, first-hand account of the dark web, from its underground ecosystem, to the people responsible for committing data breaches and leaking data, 21st century's most consequential data breaches, the responses to those attacks, and the impact of dark web data and intelligence gathering and can have in the defense and security of our nation.

In Grey Area, veteran hacker and cybersecurity investigations expert Vinny Troia offers an unfiltered, first-person look into the evolving relationship between open-source intelligence (OSINT) and the dark web data ecosystem. Drawing from years of hands-on experience in digital forensics, dark web investigations, and adversarial engagement, Troia explores how publicly available and commercially available information--PAI and CAI--are rapidly becoming the backbone of modern intelligence operations, and how a human intelligence network of known cyber criminals helped identify and stop one of the largest data breaches in known history.

This book examines the legal, operational, and ethical dimensions of collecting and exploiting data from the darkest corners of the internet, including leaked databases, breached credentials, and hidden criminal networks. It breaks down how to discover, process, validate, and operationalize this data in real-world contexts--from attribution and threat actor profiling to national security use cases.

You'll explore the evolution of OSINT within the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community through exclusive, first-hand accounts from senior officials who helped define its path. You'll also learn how AI and automation tools are being used to validate data at scale, detect disinformation, and supercharge open-source investigations. The book also covers how data is stolen and what happens to it after the theft. Through his direct account as Reddington, Troia provides actual unedited conversations with the cyber criminals responsible for a hack targeting more than 160 companies, including his own interactions leading to the hack, the extortion negotiation and responses with each of the effected organizations, and how the hackers were ultimately brought to justice.

From discussions of the legal grey areas of data collection, ransom negotiations, and a first-hand perspectives of his interaction with well-known hackers, Grey Area is a compelling and honest account of the realities of the dark web, data theft, and ways in which the intelligence community should be leveraging these methods to help strengthen our national security.

Inside the book:

  • Blow-by-blow accounts of one of the largest data breaches in recorded history
  • Interviews and commentary from high level officials at the CIA, ODNI, DIA, and DOD.
  • Informed, insightful commentary on how cybersecurity professionals are using dark web open-source intelligence to strengthen national security, and our country's defenses against hackers and foreign adversaries.
  • Revealing interviews with experienced hackers who explain a variety of approaches, philosophies, and strategies for combatting and recovering from data breaches

Grey Area is essential reading for cybersecurity professionals, intelligence analysts, investigators, and policy leaders navigating the complex intersection of dark web data, national security, and open-source intelligence. Through real-world case studies and insider accounts, it delivers actionable insight into the future of data-driven investigations, threat attribution, and the expanding role of OSINT in modern intelligence operations.



From the Back Cover



OSINT Reimagined: The Rise of HBL Data and Dark Web Intelligence in National Security

In Grey Area, veteran hacker and dark web investigator Vinny Troia delivers an unfiltered, first-person account of how open-source intelligence (OSINT) and dark web data are transforming the intelligence landscape.

Drawing from years of hands-on investigations and adversarial engagements, Troia explains how publicly and commercially available information (PAI and CAI) now forms the foundation of modern intelligence operations--and how hacked, breached, and leaked (HBL) data can be weaponized to strengthen national security.

From legal grey zones and ransom negotiations to direct interactions with some of the world's most notorious hackers, Grey Area offers a raw, inside look at the realities of the dark web--and how an intelligence network built around known cybercriminals led to the discovery of one of the largest data heists in history.

Packed with real-world case studies and operational insights from current and former members of the CIA, DIA, DoD, and ODNI, Grey Area is essential reading for intelligence analysts, investigators, cybersecurity professionals, and policy leaders navigating the murky intersection of OSINT, dark web data, and national security.



About the Author



VINNY TROIA, PhD, is a lifelong hacker, ransomware negotiator, and dark web investigator. Troia's deep knowledge of the cybercriminal underground has placed him at the center of numerous high-profile investigations. He is the CEO of Shadow Nexus, a firm that delivers dark web data and intelligence to national security organizations.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 7.4 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 448
Genre: Computers + Internet
Sub-Genre: Security
Publisher: Wiley
Theme: Networking
Format: Paperback
Author: Vinny Troia
Language: English
Street Date: September 30, 2025
TCIN: 1005111271
UPC: 9781394357277
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-4400
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.1 inches length x 7.4 inches width x 9.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.75 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.

Frequently bought together

Immortal Consequences - (The Souls of Blackwood Academy) by I V Marie

$13.99 - $14.99
MSRP $14.99 - $21.99
Buy 2, get 1 free select books, movies, music & Funko
5 out of 5 stars with 3 ratings

Trending Computers & Technology Books

Planes by Byron Barton (Board Book)

$7.99
Buy 2, get 1 free select books, movies, music & Funko

Empire of AI - by  Karen Hao (Hardcover)

$21.71
was $27.14 New lower price
Buy 2, get 1 free select books, movies, music & Funko

Microsoft 365 Excel for Dummies - by  David H Ringstrom (Paperback)

$17.99
was $22.49 New lower price
Buy 2, get 1 free select books, movies, music & Funko

Discover more options

Hunting Cyber Criminals - by  Vinny Troia (Paperback)

$27.99
MSRP $42.00
Buy 2, get 1 free select books, movies, music & Funko

Locked Up - by  Zachary Lewis (Paperback)

$40.49
Buy 2, get 1 free select books, movies, music & Funko

Sweet Venom - Target Exclusive Edition - by Rina Kent (Paperback)

$15.19
Buy 2, get 1 free select books, movies, music & Funko

Keeping 13 (RDS Exclusive) - Chloe Walsh (Paperback)

$19.99
Buy 2, get 1 free select books, movies, music & Funko

Binding 13 (RDS Exclusive) - by Chloe Walsh (Paperback)

$19.99
Buy 2, get 1 free select books, movies, music & Funko

On Thin Ice - by Jessica Kim

$8.99 - $13.21
MSRP $8.99 - $17.99
Buy 2, get 1 free select books, movies, music & Funko

Related Categories

Get top deals, latest trends, and more.

Privacy policy

Footer

About Us

About TargetCareersNews & BlogTarget BrandsBullseye ShopSustainability & GovernancePress CenterAdvertise with UsInvestorsAffiliates & PartnersSuppliersTargetPlus

Help

Target HelpReturnsTrack OrdersRecallsContact UsFeedbackAccessibilitySecurity & FraudTeam Member ServicesLegal & Privacy

Stores

Find a StoreClinicPharmacyTarget OpticalMore In-Store Services

Services

Target Circle™Target Circle™ CardTarget Circle 360™Target AppRegistrySame Day DeliveryOrder PickupDrive UpFree 2-Day ShippingShipping & DeliveryMore Services
PinterestFacebookInstagramXYoutubeTiktokTermsCA Supply ChainPrivacy PolicyCA Privacy RightsYour Privacy ChoicesInterest Based AdsHealth Privacy Policy