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fescuerescue

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1. I'm surprised they have the resources to do this

Reply to Klaralven (Original post)

Wed Apr 28, 2021, 11:52 AM

Apr 2021

Last edited Thu Apr 29, 2021, 12:49 PM - Edit history (1)

68,000 companies are impacted.

I feel like something is missing from the story. This is my line of business. I read the story and something isn't being said. Just can't put my finger on it.

Everyday, every moment there are exploits and hacks going on. I see them every day and companies pay lots of money to cleanup.
Sometimes ridiculous amounts of money.

What makes this one so special that the FBI cleaning it up for everyone (for free)?

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FBI quietly breaking into US corporate computers [View all] Klaralven Apr 2021 OP

I'm surprised they have the resources to do this fescuerescue Apr 2021 #1

+1000 alwaysinasnit Apr 2021 #4

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And the alternative is? Dan Apr 2021 #3

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Same way the other 100,000 exploits are resolved. fescuerescue Apr 2021 #7

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Yea. Something is off fescuerescue Apr 2021 #8