Published a decade ago. The author has an extensive IT background. The basic premise was plausible then, imagine how much further we’ve advanced since. Kill Decision https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0073XV2W2/
You need to read this now. http://www.amazon.com/Kill-Decision-Daniel-Suarez-ebook/dp/B0073XV2W2/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
Sounds a bit like the opening of Kill Decision by Daniel Suarez.