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Obscurity almost always drive down script kiddies and generic bots away so the cost is amortized by the ressource you save and can focus on real threats.
by sametmax 10y ago
Obscurity almost always drive down script kiddies and generic bots away so the cost is amortized by the ressource you save and can focus on real threats.
- AstralStorm 10y agoOr instead assume that your untested defences are working. Or in case of an obscure algorithm, assume it is good, because it had not been challenged.
- sametmax 10y agoYou will be tested and challenged. Just by a few competent people instead of a lot of noise. Besides, you can always have a honeypot with no obscure defense for a quick beta test if you need to. You'll have your flies quickly.
- dllthomas 10y agoI did not imply that this was every case, or most cases. Parent said "worst case" - you have to be mindful of the cost you are imposing.