Terminal Compromise

Terminal Compromise by Winn Schwartau is a high-tech thriller from the early 1990s that focuses on computer security and the threat of cyber-terrorism. The story brings together Taki Homosoto, a Hiroshima survivor marked by a deep hatred for America, Miles Foster, a mathematical analyst working within the National Security Agency who feels disillusioned and constrained, and Scott Mason, a New York Times reporter seeking answers. As events unfold, Foster’s frustrations and shifting decisions begin to point toward a broader conspiracy connected to large-scale cyber attacks. Mason’s investigation gradually exposes alarming links among the characters, highlighting the potential impact of cyber warfare on American society and security.