Risky Business: Dark Reading Caption Contest Winners

Phishing, anti-shoulder surfing, Russia and other hysterical identity management puns and comments. And the winners are ...

Marilyn Cohodas, Managing Editor, Dark Reading

October 19, 2018

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John Klossner

Dark Reading reader Bruce Walton, senior manager, information risk management, at Optum (aka waltonob) took the top honors and a $25 Amazon gift card for his clever MFA caption, penned below by cartoonist John Klossner.

Second prize — a $10 Amazon gift card — goes to sbates85001 for:

 “George found that the link to 'tie me up' was actually a phishing test...”

Many thanks to the 94 caption writers who entered the contest with all their witticisms and clever observations, and to our loyal readers who cheered the contestants on. Also a shout out to our judges, John Klossner and the Dark Reading editorial team: Tim Wilson, Kelly Jackson Higgins, Sara Peters, Kelly Sheriden, Curtis Franklin, Jim Donahue, Gayle Kesten, and yours truly.

If you haven't had a chance to read all the entries, be sure to check them out today.

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About the Author

Marilyn Cohodas

Managing Editor, Dark Reading

Marilyn has been covering technology for business, government, and consumer audiences for over 20 years. Prior to joining UBM, Marilyn worked for nine years as editorial director at TechTarget Inc., where she launched six Websites for IT managers and administrators supporting enterprise Windows platforms and technologies.

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