Threat Model Discussions

Comments in this cluster repeatedly question or reference 'threat models' in security, privacy, and risk assessment contexts, urging clarification of assumed adversaries, capabilities, and scenarios before evaluating solutions or advice.

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infogulch Apr 10, 2022 View on HN

What's the threat model you are considering?

jraph Sep 17, 2023 View on HN

I would be interested in knowing which threat model we'd be considering to draw this conclusion.

thaumasiotes Apr 17, 2021 View on HN

What's the threat model there?

time0ut Feb 20, 2021 View on HN

Just curious, but what threat model are you thinking of here?

approxim8ion Jan 7, 2021 View on HN

That's your threat model and that's fair enough.

greesil Sep 24, 2025 View on HN

Tut tut. What's the threat model?

andybak Aug 26, 2024 View on HN

Genuinely curious what the threat model is here?

yjftsjthsd-h Apr 23, 2024 View on HN

Under what threat model would that matter?

otabdeveloper4 Nov 26, 2024 View on HN

You didn't answer my question.What is the threat model?

sneak Apr 14, 2016 View on HN

Not sure why you're being downvoted, this "what is the threat model here" was my first thought, too, and this comment is also correct, as well.