Computer security world in mourning over death of Dan Kaminsky, aged 42

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https://www.theregister.com/2021/04/25/dan_kaminsky_obituary/

Celebrated information security researcher Dan Kaminsky, known not just for his technical ability but also for his compassion and support for those in his industry, has died. He was 42.

Computer security world in mourning over death of Dan Kaminsky, aged 42

DEF CON hails 'an icon in all the positive ways'

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Wow, impressive.

There is a dedicated thread at Guru of 3D for someone with the avatar Extraordinary where there are some similarities. I wonder if this is the same person? So many over there wanted to know what the cause of death was (article says "diabetic ketoacidosis" but unsure if the same one). The thread was started by the developer of MSI Afterburner, I think.

Guru3D Notification - Rest in peace fellow Guru3D member: Extraordinary

Sad news reached me this morning when I opened up the mailbox. One of us, and a long-time member of the forum community has passed away at the far too...

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So disappointing to read that some anti-vaxxers suggested Dan may have passed as a result of receiving Covid 19 vaccination a few weeks ago. Surely the last thing the family needs to deal with!

Dan Kaminsky's Sudden Death Wasn't Related to COVID-19 Vaccine: Family

Security researcher Dan Kaminsky died of complications of diabetes and his death was not connected to the COVID-19 vaccine, his niece says in response to "anti-vax propaganda.

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