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The whole story is based on the word of Damballa, Inc. who has a vested interest in pushing this story out to the media. Strike one. Secondly, Google specific
by megaduck 17y ago
The whole story is based on the word of Damballa, Inc. who has a vested interest in pushing this story out to the media. Strike one.
Secondly, Google specifically denies Damballa having any first-hand knowledge of the attacks or the resulting investigation. Strike two.
Third, Damballa's conclusions are completely unfounded. The fact that the attacks were 'unsophisticated' in nature doesn't exonerate the Chinese government. In fact, it seems quite in character. Strike three.
Until Damballa or Google publishes something more conclusive, I think we can safely ignore this story. As it stands, this smells like a grab for media attention by a new security vendor.
- rtperson 17y agoI had exactly the same feeling reading this. The only thing I'd add is that this is exactly the sort of clumsy FUD that the Chinese government might throw out there to cover their tracks, especially given what a diplomatic cluster-you-know-what this has become for them.