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Michael Altfield is a prominent software engineer, writer, security expert, and privacy advocate. With a strong background in Computer Science and Secure Computing, Michael has made significant contributions to the free software movement and various FOSS projects, such as Open Source Ecology, Wikipedia, and Coviz. He is also the inventor of the groundbreaking BusKill open-source hardware project, which gained international recognition.
This project features a laptop kill cord that safeguards your data by triggering a self-destruct routine if the laptop is stolen. Michael's work has been featured in major news outlets like Forbes, PCMag, TechCrunch, and Tom's Hardware. Outside of his professional career, Michael is an avid cyclist and has embarked on adventures in breathtaking locations like the Patagonian Andes and the Indian Himalayas.
To learn more about Michael's professional achievements and contact him, you can visit his official personal homepage
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