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The Six Dumbest Ideas in Computer Security

Posted by Zonk on from the don't-hire-catbert dept.

Frater 219 writes "The IT industry spends a huge amount of money on security -- and yet worms, spyware, and other relatively mindless attacks are still able to create massive havoc. Why? Marcus Ranum suggests that we've all been spending far too much time and effort on provably ineffective security measures. It may come as a surprise that anti-virus software, penetration testing, and user education are three of "The Six Dumbest Ideas in Computer Security"."

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  1. Um wtf by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Who the fuck is Marcus Ranum and why I should care what he suggests?

  2. Where is... by gaanagaa · · Score: 0, Troll

    Actually there should be seven. I remember its something starting with: "installing MS Windows....."

  3. Re:Unistalling right now by ekephart · · Score: 0, Troll

    I'm gonna stop using condoms too while I'm at it.

    Yeah, but then you're into the Penetrate and Patch idea.

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