Even if they didn't disclose the source code, they could always reverse engineer/brute force a single install. I guess the Pentagon not only did the same thing

Even if they didn't disclose the source code, they could always reverse engineer/brute force a single install. I guess the Pentagon not only did the same thing, it also secured its right to patch without HPE's knowledge or approval. If we put ourselves in the shoes of the Russians, they are about to get software the US already uses, which gives the Pentagon a head start in knowing the eventual security flaws. Like the US wouldn't use that kind of knowledge if they wanted... Also, why do all hacking news graphs/stock images show people in hoodies?