[attrition] errata: charlatans: Ankit Fadia, "young hacker" and author

[lyger]

http://attrition.org/errata/charlatan.html#fadia

Ankit Fadia is a typical charlatan who gets published in one article and rides 
the wave of not only poor journalism but also his own hype. For years, he has 
been quoted in low end online publications in India (his home country). Each 
time he is referenced as an 'expert' despite having no skills or 
accomplishments other than being quoted in these articles. No matter how bright 
this kid is, how much of a "prodigy" he is, he simply cannot be considered an 
'expert' in security, especially with his FUD-based statements about "computer 
security" and "terrorism."

     * Anki Fadia - The Security Guru (Web site dedicated to debunking him)
     * Fadia's self-written PR piece and 'about' page on his web page.
     * Wikipedia doubts on authenticity of claims
     * Fadia Interview (rediff.com)
     * Another Fadia Interview (SWG)
     * Ankit Fadia Speaks on Cyber Terror Attack (CXOtoday.com)
     * More India based flattery w/o citation and dubious claims (Sakaal Times)

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