Dan Kaminski The Savior of the Internet has Died

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Daniel Kaminski, a prominent figure in internet security, passed away, as reported by the New York Times. He is renowned for discovering a critical flaw in the Domain Name System (DNS) that posed significant risks to internet security. Kaminski's efforts led to the collaboration of key stakeholders in the tech industry to address and rectify this vulnerability, solidifying his legacy as a pivotal player in safeguarding the internet.

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Thank you, Kaminski, forever.
 
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jedishrfu said:
discovered a fatal flaw in the internet
Thanks for the link, jedi. Interesting read.
 
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Wow, yeah, I'd never heard of that... but I guess that's the point.
 
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