Bruce Scheneier

I am regularly asked what the average Internet user can do to ensure his security. My first answer is usually 'Nothing; you're screwed'.

When a big company lays you off, they often give you a year's salary to 'go pursue a dream.' If you're stupid, you panic and get another job. If you're smart, you take the money and use the time to figure out what you want to do next.

People don't understand computers. Computers are magical boxes that do things. People believe what computers tell them.

There's an entire flight simulator hidden in every copy of Microsoft Excel 97.