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Comment by rundigen12

13 hours ago

I honestly expected the demand to be "Release GTA 6 soon or else we will". ...The fact that they're just demanding money is a little disappointing. ;-)

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gloxkiqcza  12 hours ago

Many ransomware groups of today operate in the same way a legal tech startup would. It’s a large organization with clear goals, not just some guys fooling around. It’s a funny thought tho.

  • specialist  11 hours ago

    How do laypersons (noobs) like me learn about this stuff? Like Wired magazine technical level.

    I've just started Darknet Diaries podcast. So great.

    When I worked on electronic medical records, I assumed it was just a matter of time until we were hacked (too). All the most banal reasons: many vendors, shared passwords, root/admin access, etc.

    I imagine things haven't improved much since.

  • robotburrito  12 hours ago

    Yeah but large tech companies don’t just operate by breaking laws like this.

    • luqtas  12 hours ago

      laws that allow big players hurt minorities are any good? Rockstar recently had a strike from their workers by their abuse and layoffs

    • EA-3167  11 hours ago

      Sure they do, Uber is probably the most famous in that regard, but plenty break things and pay a fine later.

      In fact I’d say that sort of law breaking is downright routine. The key difference is the ability to afford a really good legal and lobbying team.