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Clifford Stoll is listed as an astronomer, computer scientist and writer. Clifford Stoll was born in Buffalo, New York, United States on June 4, 1950. The age as of 2026 is 76. Education on record includes Hutchinson Central Technical High School and University of Arizona. Credited works include The Cuckoo's Egg.
My Take
Clifford Stoll is a personal favorite of mine, because The Cuckoo's Egg is one of the few genuinely thrilling books about computer security. An astronomer who stumbled onto a 75-cent accounting error and pulled the thread all the way to a real spy is exactly the kind of accidental-detective story I love. What strikes me most is that he was a scientist first, not a security pro, and that outsider's curiosity is what cracked it. I've always seen him as a reminder that careful observation beats fancy tools.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Clifford Stoll
- Name (Japanese)
- クリフォード・ストール
- Reading
- くりふぉーど・すとーる
- Born
- June 4, 1950 (age 76)
- Origin
- Buffalo, New York, United States
- Occupation
- astronomer / computer scientist / writer / programmer / opinion journalist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
2. Background
- High school
- Hutchinson Central Technical High School
- University
- University of Arizona
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Cuckoo's Egg |
4. Links
5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Clifford Stoll born?
Born June 4, 1950 (age 76).
Where is Clifford Stoll from?
Clifford Stoll is from Buffalo, New York, United States.
What does Clifford Stoll do?
Clifford Stoll works as astronomer, computer scientist, writer, programmer, opinion journalist.
What is Clifford Stoll known for?
Notable works include The Cuckoo's Egg.
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