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I immediately think about what motivation China would have to do or not do something like this. As they get shut out of semiconductor technology and don’t actua
by nonethewiser 3y ago
I immediately think about what motivation China would have to do or not do something like this. As they get shut out of semiconductor technology and don’t actually have any real control over Taiwan, it seems like there is no downside other than not wanting to get caught.
- itsoktocry 3y ago>don’t actually have any real control over Taiwan I'm not sure what you mean by "in control", but they have their foot in the door of Taiwanese politics, and share a lot of common culture. They also live next door.
- throwaway2990 3y agoNo. They have 0 control in Taiwanese politics unless you consider interference having their foot in the door.
- pjc50 3y agoThey might be doing espionage, but ransomware for a mere $70m wouldn't be worth the negative attention it might draw. North Korea on the other hand use ransomware as one of their main ways of getting foreign currency.
- _kbh_ 3y agoChina is already hiring everyone they can from TSMC they have no need to ransomware them. What remains to be seen if the response (if any) to this. You tread a fine line when you threaten the worlds chip supply.