Clifford Stoll

Author

1950 –

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Who is Clifford Stoll?

Clifford Stoll is an American astronomer and author. He is best known for his pursuit of hacker Markus Hess in 1986 and the subsequent 1989 book, The Cuckoo's Egg, which details his investigation. Stoll has written a total of three books as well as technology articles in the non-specialist press.

Famous Quotes:

  • Treat your password like your toothbrush. Don't let anybody else use it, and get a new one every six months.

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Born
Jun 4, 1950
United States of America
Also known as
  • Cliff Stoll
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • University of Arizona
  • Dalhousie University
Lived in
  • Buffalo

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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