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Schneier apparently doesn't even know what the NSA stands for (National Security Administration?) and yet seems it's safe to assume that they had infiltrated Ha

Schneier apparently doesn't even know what the NSA stands for (National Security Administration?) and yet seems it's safe to assume that they had infiltrated Hacking Team, and then proceeds to make a whole bunch of judgements and follow-on assumptions based off that first baseless assumption all while pandering to his userbase. Well done, Bruce.

linkregister 11y ago
I don't think a little typo ("Administration") weakens his argument. I think this post is more of a thought experiment than a serious analysis of what most likely happened. Though I agree that over the past few years, Schneier's posts have been less substantial in analysis and contain more "thought experiments". I enjoyed his blog way more when it was restricted to the subject he has expertise in, i.e. cryptography.
- NullCharacter 11y ago
  I don't really think he was going the thought experiment route. He seems to genuinely believe what he writes. For example: "The NSA was most likely able to penetrate Hacking Team's network and steal the same data. The agency probably did it years ago." Nothing too ambiguous about that assertion.
carterehsmith 11y ago
Says "NullCharacter", the respected authority on all matters security. Teach us more.
- NullCharacter 11y ago
  I definitely never claimed to be anything more than someone who thinks making bullshit assumptions based on other bullshit assumptions is, well, bullshit.
  - carterehsmith 11y ago
    Look, there is probably 500M "generalist thinkers" like you on the internet. The value of your opinion is zero - "0". The value of the opinion of that other guy that you mentioned is way more than zero - he gets invited to conferences, publishes in peer-reviewed journals, publishes free security software etc. So, people actually listen to what he says.
    - NullCharacter 11y ago
      Haha wow. Schneier fan, are we? Did I touch a nerve? The hilarious thing is you don't even know who I am or what I do. You have no fucking clue. How dare someone think critically. Not on your watch.
      - carterehsmith 11y ago
        No it's just funny when a random person on internet claims that they are better because they "think critically". My point is, you are not a special snowflake. You are one of 500M that think that they are smarter than others. You are not. Basically, you are just like a 4-year old begging for attention. You will get some, but unlike 4-year old, it will wane quickly. All the best!
        NullCharacter 11y ago
        In the words of XCKD: The important thing is you've found a way to feel superior. Good for you!
        carterehsmith 11y ago
        If I were on Reddit, I would say something like "I feel massive now", but I am not, so I won't :) BTW no hard feelings, mate, all is good. I don't mean no harm to anyone.
        deelowe 11y ago
        Insulting people only serves to weaken your argument. BTW, your statements are an appeal to authority.

linkregister 11y ago

I don't think a little typo ("Administration") weakens his argument. I think this post is more of a thought experiment than a serious analysis of what most likely happened. Though I agree that over the past few years, Schneier's posts have been less substantial in analysis and contain more "thought experiments". I enjoyed his blog way more when it was restricted to the subject he has expertise in, i.e. cryptography.

NullCharacter 11y ago
I don't really think he was going the thought experiment route. He seems to genuinely believe what he writes. For example: "The NSA was most likely able to penetrate Hacking Team's network and steal the same data. The agency probably did it years ago." Nothing too ambiguous about that assertion.

carterehsmith 11y ago

Says "NullCharacter", the respected authority on all matters security. Teach us more.

NullCharacter 11y ago
I definitely never claimed to be anything more than someone who thinks making bullshit assumptions based on other bullshit assumptions is, well, bullshit.
- carterehsmith 11y ago
  Look, there is probably 500M "generalist thinkers" like you on the internet. The value of your opinion is zero - "0". The value of the opinion of that other guy that you mentioned is way more than zero - he gets invited to conferences, publishes in peer-reviewed journals, publishes free security software etc. So, people actually listen to what he says.
  - NullCharacter 11y ago
    Haha wow. Schneier fan, are we? Did I touch a nerve? The hilarious thing is you don't even know who I am or what I do. You have no fucking clue. How dare someone think critically. Not on your watch.
    - carterehsmith 11y ago
      No it's just funny when a random person on internet claims that they are better because they "think critically". My point is, you are not a special snowflake. You are one of 500M that think that they are smarter than others. You are not. Basically, you are just like a 4-year old begging for attention. You will get some, but unlike 4-year old, it will wane quickly. All the best!
      - NullCharacter 11y ago
        In the words of XCKD: The important thing is you've found a way to feel superior. Good for you!
        carterehsmith 11y ago
        If I were on Reddit, I would say something like "I feel massive now", but I am not, so I won't :) BTW no hard feelings, mate, all is good. I don't mean no harm to anyone.
      - deelowe 11y ago
        Insulting people only serves to weaken your argument. BTW, your statements are an appeal to authority.