Muere Peter Neumann a los 93: fundador del RISKS Digest y pionero de seguridad
Peter G. Neumann, a pioneer in computer security and founder of the RISKS Digest, passed away on May 17, 2026, at the age of 93. He died in a hospital in Santa Clara, California, due to complications from a recent fall. Neumann was a prominent figure in the field, having worked for over 55 years at SRI International and contributed significantly to the development of critical systems.
- ▪Peter G. Neumann died on May 17, 2026, in Santa Clara, California, at the age of 93.
- ▪He was the founder of the RISKS Digest and worked for 55 years at SRI International as a principal scientist.
- ▪Neumann co-authored the original design of Multics, which directly inspired Unix.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 08:18:52 +0000 |
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