They sound strange because they are bad analogies. This is a case where a resource was hijacked and is being used against other people. A similarly bad analogy

They sound strange because they are bad analogies. This is a case where a resource was hijacked and is being used against other people. A similarly bad analogy, but more accurate, is if you had a car that was stolen, and subsequently used to commit crimes. If it got stopped, it would be beneficial to society, even if it could cause you financial harm.