Dilbert cartoon first published on Thursday 25th June 2015

Dilbert//9567, first published 11 years ago on Thursday 25th June 2015

's App Stops Cyber Attack

Tags

technology, hacker, hacking, cyber attack, government secret, advancement, app

Official transcript

Dilbert Comic Strip Series - Dilbert Goes off the Grid

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I'M LOANING YOU TO THE GOVERNMENT TO HELP STOP THE WORST CYBER ATTACK OUR COUNTRY HAS SEEN.

I WROTE AN APP FOR THAT.

OKAY... DONE.

ARE WE GOOD?

IT'S A GRAY AREA. I MIGHT NEED TO KILL YOU AND STEAL THE APP.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The Gray Area"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his witty observations and sarcastic remarks, in a humorous exchange with a government official.

• The official approaches Dilbert, seeking his assistance in combating cyber threats.
• Dilbert, being the tech-savvy individual he is, offers to create an app to help stop the worst cyber attacks the country has seen.
• However, when asked if the app is effective, Dilbert responds with a tongue-in-cheek remark, saying it's a gray area and might need to kill him and steal the app.
• The official, oblivious to Dilbert's sarcasm, asks if they are good, to which Dilbert replies, "Okay... done."
• The strip ends with Dilbert holding a gun, implying that he has created an app that could potentially harm him or others.

Key Takeaways:

• The comic strip highlights the absurdity of the situation, where a government official is willing to do whatever it takes to stop cyber threats, even if it means harming innocent people.
• Dilbert's response serves as a commentary on the gray areas in technology and the ethics surrounding its use.
• The strip showcases Dilbert's signature wit and satire, poking fun at the government's approach to cybersecurity.

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