Security Through Obscurity

This cluster centers on debates about 'security through obscurity,' with most comments criticizing it as ineffective or illusory security, while some defend its practical value in certain contexts.

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Sample Comments

stakhanov • Sep 23, 2019 • View on HN

Well, that sounds a bit like "security by obscurity". That ain't good.

josefresco • Oct 29, 2013 • View on HN

You know what they say about security through obscurity...

malka • Jan 14, 2014 • View on HN

There is no 'Security through obscurity'. At best, you will have the illusion of security, wich is worse than no security at all.

plussed_reader • Jan 17, 2024 • View on HN

When security through obscurity isn't.

aksss • Feb 5, 2020 • View on HN

security by obscurity is not security.

jgalt212 • Dec 28, 2021 • View on HN

once again, maybe security through obscurity is not the worst idea...

lectrick • Sep 27, 2013 • View on HN

Security via obscurity. Got it.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_through_obscurity

dpritchett • Sep 11, 2012 • View on HN

Yep. Security through obscurity is no security at all.

aviraldg • Oct 9, 2013 • View on HN

Security through obscurity usually isn't a good idea.

colejohnson66 • Nov 23, 2017 • View on HN

Isn’t that just security through obscurity?