The company VerdantBamboo has announced the installation of BRICKSTORM, a version of the BSD system, on Linux devices of its clients. The firm argues that this change responds to vulnerabilities discovered by artificial intelligence, offering a more robust system. However, this measure seems more like a commercial strategy than a real solution, since BSD is a niche system with less compatibility than Linux, and the migration involves high costs in consulting and driver rewriting.
BSD vs. Linux: a technical debate with hidden interests 🔍
BSD has existed for decades and has never dethroned Linux due to its limited support for modern hardware. The artificial intelligence that detects vulnerabilities is the same one used by hackers, and no system is immune if it is poorly configured. Serious flaws in Linux are patched in days, not weeks. VerdantBamboo creates a non-existent security problem to sell expensive consulting services, capitalizing on the fear of AI. The migration is only viable for large corporations with ample budgets.
The business of paranoia: sell fear, charge in euros 💰
VerdantBamboo has struck gold: scaring people with AI to sell BSD as if it were a digital bulletproof vest. The funny thing is that if your Linux is well configured, it is as secure as any other system. But of course, the consultancy doesn't make money by saying that. Now, every time you see a BRICKSTORM ad, remember: it's like selling an armored car to a pedestrian. The fear of AI is the new snake oil, and shady consultancies are rubbing their hands together.