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The Confused Deputy Has an AI Assistant

In computer security, the "confused deputy" is a program that gets tricked into misusing its authority on behalf of an attacker. Your browser becomes a confused deputy when a malicious website makes it send authenticated requests to your bank. The deputy has legitimate access. The attacker doesn't. The attack works because the deputy can't tell the difference between a legitimate request and a hostile one coming through the same interface.

Mar 11, 2026

Byproduct Breakdown

When you hear about economic struggles involving pork or oil caused by COVID-19, it’s worth remembering that their byproducts are everywhere. Yes, everywhere.

Apr 28, 2020