Aaron Swartz
MIT wants pre-release review of Secret Service file on Aaron Swartz
MIT wants pre-release review of Secret Service file on Aaron Swartz
Kevin Poulsen, at Wired's Threat Level blog:
MIT argues that those people might face threats and harassment if their names become public. But it’s worth noting that names of third parties are already redacted from documents produced under FOIA.
MIT has screwed up repeatedly throughout this ordeal, and this is not a sign of improvement. If anything, their interference itself might prompt anonymous hackers to launch new salvos against their networks or dox their personnel.
Strongbox and Aaron Swartz: Open source, anonymous tips
Strongbox and Aaron Swartz: Open source, anonymous tips
There is plenty of Google news today coming out of their annual I/O conference, but this looks far more important and big-picture, if it actually gets used.
Larry Lessig on the suicide of Aaron Swartz
Larry Lessig on the suicide of Aaron Swartz
It’s a tragedy, as suicide always is, but Mr. Lessig asks important questions about one of the undoubtedly myriad experiences that led Mr. Swartz to his final act. The internet can express our condolences, but only Aaron’s family and friends can truly comfort one another, and I sincerely hope they find that solace.