Computer-Related RisksPeter Neumann
Computer-Related Risks
by Peter Neumann · first published 1994
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One of my favorite software horror stories is the one of $32 _billion_ overdraft by the Bank of New York. From "Computer-Related Risks" by Peter G. Neumann, published 1994 (REALLY recommended reading) "One of the most dramatic examples was the $32 billion overdraft experienced by the Bank of New York (BoNY) as the result of the overflow…
on “Worst Computer Bugs in History: Therac-25 (2017)” ↗Software flaws have been know to kill, so "killing software" has been with us for awhile. For more details, check out Peter G Neumann's "Computer-Related Risks". Automatic doors crushing people, radiation equipment (for the treatment of cancer) going way out of spec, and many more.
on “Will your self-driving car be programmed to kill you?” ↗If you like such 'stories' i can recommend "Computer-Related Risks by Peter G. Neumann". A bit older (1994), but still an interesting read.
on “The Patriot Missile Failure (2000)” ↗…almost 30 years now. Always interesting reading. RISKS Digest: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RISKS_Digest Current Issue and Archives: http://catless.ncl.ac.uk/Risks/ 1994 Book: http://www.amazon.com/Computer-Related-Risks-Peter-G-Neumann...
on “Train doors require GPS signal to open despite stations being underground (2014)” ↗This is totally Peter G. Neumann* territory. Something to add to a second edition of his book, "Computer-Related Risks", if he ever makes one. http://catless.ncl.ac.uk/risks/
on “DeFi bug accidentally gives $90M to users” ↗There's also a book based on that: Computer-related risks by Neumann (1994).
on “Another Week with Bad Software” ↗