Mafiaboy: How I Cracked the Internet and Why It's Still Broken

Mafiaboy Wins Arthur Ellis Award

Craig Silverman — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:52:49 +0000

We’re a bit late in passing on the good news, but last month Mafiaboy won the Arthur Ellis Award for best non-fiction crime book of the year. Michael attended the ceremony in Ottawa and accepted the award. The other shortlisted books were outstanding, so we didn’t expect to hear our names called. You can read this CBC.ca article about the awards. Many thanks to the Crime Writers of Canada for this honor.

Mafiaboy Nominated for Non-Fiction Crime Book of the Year

Craig Silverman — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:50:54 +0000

We’re pleased to announce that Mafiaboy is nominated for Canadian non-fiction crime book of the year. The Crime Writers of Canada announced the nominees for its annual Arthur Ellis Awards on April 23, and Mafiaboy is one of five nominees in the non-fiction category. You can read the full list of nominees here. Congrats to our fellow nominees in all categories.

CBC Documentary Features Mafaboy Authors

Craig Silverman — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:08:59 +0000

On Thursday, November 20 at 9 pm, CBC TV will broadcast the one-hour documentary, Web Warriors: The Global Battle for Control Of Cyberspace. This fascinating film “offers an unprecedented glimpse into the world’s newest and most vulnerable frontier: cyberspace.” Both Michael Calce and Craig Silverman are featured in the documentary, which was produced by Tell Tale Productions.

The film’s website is here, and the trailer is embedded below. CBC.ca has more information on this page. Also note that Web Warriors will be rebroadcast on Saturday November 22, 2008 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC Newsworld.

Mafiaboy in French

Craig Silverman — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:53:59 +0000

The French edition of Mafiaboy, published by Les Éditions des Intouchables, is now available in Quebec bookstores and online at Archambault and Renaud-Bray.

Montreal Book Launch Oct. 21

Craig Silverman — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:23:29 +0000

The Montreal book launch for Mafiaboy will take place at the Paragraphe Bookstore (2220 McGill College) on October 21 at 6:30 p.m. Come by to meet the authors and get a signed copy.

Michael Calce on Canada AM and CTV National News on Oct. 9

Craig Silverman — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:11:06 +0000

After his interview on CBC’s The Hour on October 8 at 11 p.m., Michael Calce will appear on Canada AM and CTV National News on October 9. UPDATE: visit the Press And Reviews page to watch Michael’s interviews.

Preview articles from Canwest, CJAD, Hour, and The Suburban

Craig Silverman — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:39:07 +0000

Even though we haven’t yet spoken to the press, a few outlets have published articles about the book. The Canwest News Service pubished an online article today. Montreal radio station CJAD has a preview, and The Suburban and Hour also have articles online.

Michael Calce on The Hour October 8

Craig Silverman — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:42:17 +0000

CBC’s The Hour will host Michael Calce for his first ever interview on October 8, 2008. Be sure to tune in at 11 p.m. to hear Michael talk publicly for the first time about his story, and the current state of online security.