The Daily WTF: Curious Perversions in Information Technology

Secure';

by Remy Porter in Feature Articles on 2011-11-15

"Take a look at this bug," said Victor's boss. "It'll be a good way for you to learn our code base."

Always a fan of the hands-on approach, Victor agreed. He pulled up the code and took a look, expecting to see a nicely bulletproof application. The system was a hosted service that allowed customers to store very sensitive technical data. The interview process had stressed exactly how sensitive the data was. "Security is job one," the boss said. "We spent a great deal of time and effort to make sure this was as secure as we could make it, and I need to make sure that you'll comply with secure coding practices."

Aggressive Management

by Remy Porter in Feature Articles on 2011-11-01

Not for the first time, Chuck was happy he didn't have any lawn ornaments. First, they were just plain tacky. But more important, is that the screaming lunatic with foam flying from his lips while beating on your door and screaming like his face was on fire might throw them through a window. In a way, the screaming lunatic was all the lawn ornamentation Chuck needed.

"After all I've done for you, you treat me this way?" the maniac schreeched while kicking at Chuck's front door. "Nobody does this to me! You'll pay you ugrateful little turd! You'll pay!"