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Providing Security Updates to Automobile Software

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books, cars, cybersecurity, Security technology, software, Uncategorized

Auto manufacturers are just starting to realize the problems of supporting the software in older models: Today’s phones are able to receive updates six to eight years after their purchase date. Samsung and Google provide Android OS updates and security updates for seven years. Apple halts servicing products seven years after they stop selling them. … Read More “Providing Security Updates to Automobile Software” »

Upcoming Book on AI and Democracy

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artificial intelligence, books, democracy, Schneier news, Security technology, Uncategorized

If you’ve been reading my blog, you’ve noticed that I have written a lot about AI and democracy, mostly with my co-author Nathan Sanders. I am pleased to announce that we’re writing a book on the topic. This isn’t a book about deep fakes, or misinformation. This is a book about what happens when AI … Read More “Upcoming Book on AI and Democracy” »

A Hacker’s Mind is Out in Paperback

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A Hacker's Mind, books, Schneier news, Security technology, Uncategorized

The paperback version of A Hacker’s Mind has just been published. It’s the same book, only a cheaper format. But—and this is the real reason I am posting this—Amazon has significantly discounted the hardcover to $15 to get rid of its stock. This is much cheaper than I am selling it for, and cheaper even … Read More “A Hacker’s Mind is Out in Paperback” »

Molly White Reviews Blockchain Book

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blockchain, books, Security technology, Uncategorized

Molly White—of “Web3 is Going Just Great” fame—reviews Chris Dixon’s blockchain solutions book: Read Write Own: In fact, throughout the entire book, Dixon fails to identify a single blockchain project that has successfully provided a non-speculative service at any kind of scale. The closest he ever comes is when he speaks of how “for decades, … Read More “Molly White Reviews Blockchain Book” »

LLM Summary of My Book Beyond Fear

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artificial intelligence, Beyond Fear, books, LLM, Security technology, Uncategorized

Claude (Anthropic’s LLM) was given this prompt: Please summarize the themes and arguments of Bruce Schneier’s book Beyond Fear. I’m particularly interested in a taxonomy of his ethical arguments—please expand on that. Then lay out the most salient criticisms of the book. Claude’s reply: Here’s a brief summary of the key themes and arguments made … Read More “LLM Summary of My Book Beyond Fear” »

A Hacker’s Mind Is Now Published

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A Hacker's Mind, books, Schneier news, Security technology, Uncategorized

Tuesday was the official publication date of A Hacker’s Mind: How the Powerful Bend Society’s Rules, and How to Bend them Back. It broke into the 2000s on the Amazon best-seller list. Reviews in the New York Times, Cory Doctorow’s blog, Science, and the Associated Press. I wrote essays related to the book for CNN … Read More “A Hacker’s Mind Is Now Published” »

A Hacker’s Mind News

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A Hacker's Mind, books, interviews, Schneier news, Security technology, Uncategorized

A Hacker’s Mind will be published on Tuesday. I have done a written interview and a podcast interview about the book. It’s been chosen as a “February 2023 Must-Read Book” by the Next Big Idea Club. And an “Editor’s Pick”—whatever that means—on Amazon. There have been three reviews so far. I am hoping for more. … Read More “A Hacker’s Mind News” »