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40. This is what employees / former employees convey

Reply to TomVilmer (Reply #37)

Thu Dec 17, 2020, 10:05 AM

Dec 2020

But I'm glad they are countering this hack, even if (typical of patriarchy!) reactively, rather than proactively!

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Microsoft unleashes 'Death Star' on SolarWinds hackers in extraordinary response to breach [View all] SheltieLover Dec 2020 OP

I am so glad we have Bill Gates on our side. nt leftyladyfrommo Dec 2020 #1

Me too! SheltieLover Dec 2020 #2

He and his wife are amazing. nt leftyladyfrommo Dec 2020 #3

Yes, they truly are! SheltieLover Dec 2020 #4

They are saving millions from suffering from Malaria grantcart Dec 2020 #5

They sure are! SheltieLover Dec 2020 #10

Why? he doesn't work for Microsoft anymore. BadgerKid Dec 2020 #7

Exactly. plimsoll Dec 2020 #42

SolarWinds123 SergeStorms Dec 2020 #57

Yes, but I'll bet they still take his calls! Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 2020 #84

I appreciate and respect Mr. Gates Marthe48 Dec 2020 #81

This message was self-deleted by its author CatLady78 Dec 2020 #122

I haven't read the link yet, but I hope there's more specific information on liberalla Dec 2020 #6

Yes, there is quite a bit of info in the article! SheltieLover Dec 2020 #8

And who's going to prosecute them? SergeStorms Dec 2020 #58

Remains to be seen. SheltieLover Dec 2020 #59

Yes. But soon we'll have a patriotic executive branch. BadgerMom Dec 2020 #83

I was replying to... SergeStorms Dec 2020 #107

Got it BadgerMom Dec 2020 #111

Interpol Red Corner notices can be a huge issue DonaldsRump Dec 2020 #115

The US Cyber Command can, and has... reACTIONary Dec 2020 #103

The question wasn't about retaliation.... SergeStorms Dec 2020 #106

This message was self-deleted by its author BrightKnight Dec 2020 #120

I believe they can be extradited from various Ilsa Dec 2020 #117

Microsoft has assigned quite substantial resources to fighting the hackers. BSdetect Dec 2020 #9

No response from chump SheltieLover Dec 2020 #13

This reads like industry hype Ponietz Dec 2020 #11

Proactive would have been smart SheltieLover Dec 2020 #14

Just limiting the damage is like not prosecuting and punishing those in the Trump admin. Ligyron Dec 2020 #30

Shouldn't matter if they respond. notinkansas Dec 2020 #86

Agreed, but the first job in cleaning up a mess like this... paleotn Dec 2020 #34

yep oioioi Dec 2020 #60

Ponletz, that was my reaction, too. It's a puff piece about how awesome Microsoft is. I'm waiting Nitram Dec 2020 #99

Hi Nitram, I just read the latest Washington Post article Ponietz Dec 2020 #104

Taking Microsoft at their word that they saved the day would be dangerous because it would result Nitram Dec 2020 #124

Yeah, I agree. This is puffery by Microsoft to change the 'Windows vulnerability' narrative Maven Dec 2020 #113

Closing the barn door after the horses have fled pecosbob Dec 2020 #118

The US government needs more people like Gates. Lonestarblue Dec 2020 #12

Totally agree! SheltieLover Dec 2020 #15

Quantum computing will make passwords obsolete and systems, as we know them, untenable. Ponietz Dec 2020 #17

Trying to wrap my non-IT brain around this concept SheltieLover Dec 2020 #23

Let me explain. Pobeka Dec 2020 #47

Good grief! SheltieLover Dec 2020 #48

It's not that I disagree with anything you're saying here, Pobeka. Hugin Dec 2020 #61

100% agree with that! n/t Pobeka Dec 2020 #64

... Hugin Dec 2020 #67

The technology, if proved viable, is a long way away from practical usage Tommymac Dec 2020 #62

Yep. Thanks for the additional detail. n/t Pobeka Dec 2020 #66

Only if those bits can be maybe to byte. Arne Dec 2020 #43

This is why Trumpers are traitors... Jon King Dec 2020 #16

All the while calling Dems "communists!" SheltieLover Dec 2020 #20

On the other hand... Klaralven Dec 2020 #18

Very true SheltieLover Dec 2020 #21

No kidding. plimsoll Dec 2020 #44

What a pantload of crap. Virus prone Microsoft operating systems SUCK! infullview Dec 2020 #19

I'm not generally a fan of MS by any means SheltieLover Dec 2020 #22

Source? Please delete this Dumps news you gave posted here. nt Nimble_Idea Dec 2020 #28

Source? Not sure what you are asking for. infullview Dec 2020 #32

Is this a professional opinion? KatyMan Dec 2020 #35

Yes I am a professional, and not opinion, fact. infullview Dec 2020 #45

Lol, again! Nt USALiberal Dec 2020 #52

Apple has another advantage over MS jmowreader Dec 2020 #63

You should have got royalties for your excellent idea! BobTheSubgenius Dec 2020 #114

Smart process improvement! JudyM Dec 2020 #116

Thanks, just asking KatyMan Dec 2020 #69

"the only thing you can infect on a Mac or a Unix machine is an application like a browser" CloudWatcher Dec 2020 #96

Can't protect some people from themselves, but Unix, Mac, Linux all ask for a password and inform infullview Dec 2020 #109

Although I agree with your post, Arne Dec 2020 #46

Lol, ok! Nt USALiberal Dec 2020 #51

You don't even know what DLL Means!!! Nt USALiberal Dec 2020 #54

Dynamic Link Library LeftInTX Dec 2020 #89

Right wing Trump excuses posted here for allowing this attack. Demsrule86 Dec 2020 #70

So now we're accusing people we disagree with of posting "right wing Trump excuses?" Nitram Dec 2020 #100

Pretty sure DLL stands for Dynamically Linked Library (NT) HuskyOffset Dec 2020 #105

Need a time warp. MyNameGoesHere Dec 2020 #110

DLL stands for "Dynamic Link Library." Aussie105 Dec 2020 #24

Thx! SheltieLover Dec 2020 #25

I stand corrected. Dynamic is correct infullview Dec 2020 #26

Doesn't matter how you name it, it's still a bad idea. infullview Dec 2020 #27

Agreed! SheltieLover Dec 2020 #31

"Death star"? Apparently Microsoft is the Empire and the hackers are the Rebel Alliance? Klaralven Dec 2020 #76

Good. WW111 is already happening on Roc2020 Dec 2020 #29

Couldn't agree more! SheltieLover Dec 2020 #33

Cold War moved to the digital world.... paleotn Dec 2020 #36

I totally agree! SheltieLover Dec 2020 #38

MS as "a nearly-overwhelming force for good"... TomVilmer Dec 2020 #37

This is what employees / former employees convey SheltieLover Dec 2020 #40

Microsoft unleashes 'Death Star' on SolarWinds hackers in extraordinary response to breach LudwigPastorius Dec 2020 #39

Great questions! SheltieLover Dec 2020 #41

Hype. There is a key statement that needs to cause REAL concern for all. cayugafalls Dec 2020 #49

I agree! SheltieLover Dec 2020 #50

I see your point and hope that we begin proactive Cyber Warfare now. cayugafalls Dec 2020 #55

I can hear the barn door slamming from here. Hugin Dec 2020 #53

When I was still doing simulation S/W rickford66 Dec 2020 #56

This is the most overheated article ever Azathoth Dec 2020 #65

+1 Hugin Dec 2020 #68

It is a great article and consider...there were things used that are not in the article...they Demsrule86 Dec 2020 #71

This is what I'm hoping! SheltieLover Dec 2020 #74

Ty for sharing! SheltieLover Dec 2020 #73

Sinkholing is not a cure CloudWatcher Dec 2020 #94

If I didn't know better, I'd suspect Microsoft paid for this PR piece. Nitram Dec 2020 #101

Great article and a big fuck you to Putin indeed...thanks for it. K&R Demsrule86 Dec 2020 #72

YW! 👍 SheltieLover Dec 2020 #75

It is a very good sign...again thanks. Ignore the naysayers. Demsrule86 Dec 2020 #77

Ty SheltieLover Dec 2020 #78

I've got news for you ItsjustMe Dec 2020 #119

Very cool, thanks for sharing. nt Hotler Dec 2020 #79

Yw! SheltieLover Dec 2020 #80

Kick! Hekate Dec 2020 #82

Hard to defend against human foibles. klook Dec 2020 #85

I'd read their password was company name, followed by 123 SheltieLover Dec 2020 #87

No kidding. klook Dec 2020 #90

Yu SheltieLover Dec 2020 #91

"...By the end of this week..." superpatriotman Dec 2020 #88

yep - "barely a fraction" is still a fraction 0rganism Dec 2020 #93

this is just sensible first steps, the impacts are far from over 0rganism Dec 2020 #92

The hackers should all die in a fire. nt cstanleytech Dec 2020 #95

We got rid of Trump. We should rid the world of Putin Captain Zero Dec 2020 #97

Thank you Microsoft seta1950 Dec 2020 #98

Bill effn' Gates, Ladies and Gentlemen! OMGWTF Dec 2020 #102

So why are we not using multiple technology firms ecstatic Dec 2020 #108

My husband received a strange, automatic Microsoft update today. Baitball Blogger Dec 2020 #112

Interesting. This is why I usually delay updates ecstatic Dec 2020 #123

Why was this not reported on any of the news shows? Fla Dem Dec 2020 #121

If that's true, it is one more reason not to rely on TV "news". It's been in the Post for a week at Nitram Dec 2020 #125

The Washington Post? NY Post? Fla Dem Dec 2020 #126

Sorry, I was a referring to the Washington Post. I'm not sure the term "Microsoft Deathstar" is Nitram Dec 2020 #127

Thanks for the link. It appears the top poster was a bit over enthusiastic Fla Dem Dec 2020 #128