Post Syndicated from Bruce Schneier original https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2025/07/that-time-tom-lehrer-pranked-the-nsa.html
Bluesky thread. Here’s the paper, from 1957. Note reference 3.
Tag Archives: humor
Magic Security Dust
Post Syndicated from Bruce Schneier original https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2024/04/magic-security-dust.html
Adam Shostack is selling magic security dust.
It’s about time someone is commercializing this essential technology.
Chocolate Swiss Army Knife
Post Syndicated from Bruce Schneier original https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2023/11/chocolate-swiss-army-knife.html
It’s realistic looking. If I drop it in a bin with my keys and wallet, will the TSA confiscate it?
The Password Game
Post Syndicated from Bruce Schneier original https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2023/07/the-password-game.html
Amusing parody of password rules.
For example, at a certain level, your password must include today’s Wordle answer. And then there’s rule #27: “At least 50% of your password must be in the Wingdings font.”
EDITED TO ADD (7/13): Here are all the rules.
As Long as We’re on the Subject of CAPTCHAs
Post Syndicated from Bruce Schneier original https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2022/12/as-long-as-were-on-the-subject-of-captchas.html
There are these.
The Onion on Google Map Surveillance
Post Syndicated from Bruce Schneier original https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2022/05/the-onion-on-google-map-surveillance.html
“Google Maps Adds Shortcuts through Houses of People Google Knows Aren’t Home Right Now.”
Excellent satire.
Threat Model Humor
Post Syndicated from Bruce Schneier original https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2021/03/threat-model-humor.html
At a hospital.
APT Horoscope
Post Syndicated from Bruce Schneier original https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2021/01/apt-horoscope.html
This delightful essay matches APT hacker groups up with astrological signs. This is me:
Capricorn is renowned for its discipline, skilled navigation, and steadfastness. Just like Capricorn, Helix Kitten (also known as APT 35 or OilRig) is a skilled navigator of vast online networks, maneuvering deftly across an array of organizations, including those in aerospace, energy, finance, government, hospitality, and telecommunications. Steadfast in its work and objectives, Helix Kitten has a consistent track record of developing meticulous spear-phishing attacks.
Nihilistic Password Security Questions
Post Syndicated from Bruce Schneier original https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2020/09/nihilistic-password-security-questions.html
Posted three years ago, but definitely appropriate for the times.