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Whether they originated it, though, is the crux of the issue. Nobody doubts that government agencies undertake cyberwarfare. But the idea that they might have c
by btown 12y ago
Whether they originated it, though, is the crux of the issue. Nobody doubts that government agencies undertake cyberwarfare. But the idea that they might have created something that is now being used by nongovernmental parties is the scary thing - it's like saying that the Army lost a cache of weapons now being used by ISIS. (Which itself is true [1], but that's another story.)
[1]: http://www.businessinsider.com/isis-captured-a-key-syrian-air-base-2014-8 http://www.businessinsider.com/isis-captured-a-key-syrian-ai...
- throwawayaway 12y ago> But the idea that they might have created something that is now being used by nongovernmental parties is the scary thing Who has that idea? I don't see anyone saying that. also: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/21/world/middleeast/cia-said-to-aid-in-steering-arms-to-syrian-rebels.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/21/world/middleeast/cia-said-...