Pluralistic: Bossware is unfair (in the legal sense, too) (26 Nov 2024)

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Bossware is unfair (in the legal sense, too): Neotaylorists wielding digital calipers, breaking the law.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
This day in history: 2009, 2014, 2019, 2023
Upcoming appearances: Where to find me.
Recent appearances: Where I've been.
Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Upcoming books: Like I said, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Colophon: All the rest.

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Pluralistic: 09 Nov 2022 Delegating trust is really, really, really hard (infosec edition)

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Delegating trust is really, really, really hard (infosec edition): Who knows what secrets lurk in your browser's root certificate store?
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
This day in history: 2007, 2012, 2017, 2021
Colophon: Recent publications, upcoming/recent appearances, current writing projects, current reading

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