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Yeah, but then you're talking about state-sponsored malware attacks, and into the realm of international diplomacy: sanctions, embargoes, blockades and (theoret
by ForHackernews 5y ago
Yeah, but then you're talking about state-sponsored malware attacks, and into the realm of international diplomacy: sanctions, embargoes, blockades and (theoretically) war.
- jtbayly 5y agoWhy do you think that would be the result? They aren’t state sponsored per se, just state turning a blind eye. Plus, it’s already been happening this way for many years. Why would we suddenly start sanctioning China and Russia, risking war?
- TeMPOraL 5y agoVarious states were turning a blind eye to ransomware operators on their soil because it was considered a petty crime. It wasn't even a variable considered in international negotiations. But if a superpower like US suddenly views ransomware as terrorism, it becomes diplomatically relevant. Politicians will start asking questions, likely realizing it's not worth it to start pushing the US on this point, leading to law enforcement suddenly being much more interested.