• Alphane Moon
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    182 days ago

    Isn’t one of the strengths of offensive cyber programs that you can leverage plausible deniability. Why in gods would you publicly state your intent to engage in such operations?

    • Bakkoda
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      192 days ago

      Fake tough guys always talk, rarely walk.

    • @[email protected]
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      41 day ago

      The point is deterrence. The Congressman is basically saying “Fuck off already, or ELSE!”

      Why in gods would you publicly state your intent to engage in such operations?

      They’re announcing that they will pursue a MAD-style defense policy, and MAD doesn’t work unless you make it publicly known that you can and will retaliate.