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blackrams
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MAY 11, 08:58 AM
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We don't need the Russians or other underworld criminals to raise fuel prices, we have the Obama / Biden / Buffett syndicate that is already doing a fine job of it. |
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Well, you do have a point. My understanding is that Mr. Buffett was a major contributor to Biden's campaign and wanted that pipe line stopped. He owns most of the rail tankers and a bunch of tankers/trucks that haul that crude. The pipe line completion would cost him a fortune.
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sourmash
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MAY 11, 09:04 AM
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Anyone can create encryption code and most who work at it a little can create unbreakable encryption, at least for a decent period of time.
We mostly agree it can be a Russian group, but this will only be tied to Russian gov't by our media and by D.C. to create war mongering.
It's organized crime. But, of course, the USA is now headed by organized crime.[This message has been edited by sourmash (edited 05-11-2021).]
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maryjane
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MAY 11, 09:25 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]:
The software doesn't belong to the Russians, and they didn't create it... it's freely downloadable on Bit Torrent via TOR.
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It didn't just magically appear out of thin air tho. 'Someone' created it and 'someone' is roughly managing it's use to at least a public standpoint.
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82-T/A [At Work]
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MAY 11, 10:08 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by maryjane:
It didn't just magically appear out of thin air tho. 'Someone' created it and 'someone' is roughly managing it's use to at least a public standpoint.
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Microsoft has publicly attributed the creation of the exploit to a specific US organization. You can do a search for that. Many adversaries have weaponized this exploit into ransomware attacks. It does not necessarily need to be centrally managed, as it doesn't work that way.
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sourmash
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MAY 11, 10:20 AM
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So they didn't name the org? Or the org didn't create it for this purpose?
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blackrams
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MAY 11, 10:21 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by 82-T/A [At Work]:
Microsoft has publicly attributed the creation of the exploit to a specific US organization. You can do a search for that. Many adversaries have weaponized this exploit into ransomware attacks. It does not necessarily need to be centrally managed, as it doesn't work that way. |
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While it may not need to be centrally managed, that doesn't mean it isn't. Money and political differences can and do make a difference. 
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cliffw
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MAY 11, 11:25 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by rinselberg:
"CA$H NOT CHAOS" . . . the DarkSide mission statement.
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Yeah, yeah, and I sell Window Insurance.
I also break bones. I shoot too. Pick your poison.
I am not a bad guy.
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DarkSide also maintains that it will donate a portion of its profits to charities, although some of the charities have turned down the contributions. “No matter how bad you think our work is, we are pleased to know that we helped change someone’s life,” the hackers wrote.
Cybereason found that the group is highly professional, as it also offers a help desk and call in phone number for victims, and has already leaked confidential data of more than 40 victims. |
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williegoat
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MAY 11, 11:33 AM
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Yeah, and Joaquín Guzmán just wanted people to be happy.
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steve308
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MAY 11, 05:07 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by blackrams:
Well, you do have a point. My understanding is that Mr. Buffett was a major contributor to Biden's campaign and wanted that pipe line stopped. He owns most of the rail tankers and a bunch of tankers/trucks that haul that crude. The pipe line completion would cost him a fortune.
Rams
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Multiple time guest at the White House when Obama was President. Heavy contributor to both Obama and Biden. I wouldn't doubt that the former white house resident isn't being compensated as an 'adviser' or holds some sort of position within the Buffett dynasty.
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rinselberg
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MAY 11, 05:39 PM
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I'm just throwing this in like a pebble into a pond.
"Warren Buffett campaigned for Obama and Clinton, but hasn't donated to or spoken out for Biden — and no one knows why"
Taylor Nicole Rogers for Business Insider; September 14, 2020.
https://www.businessinsider...iven-to-biden-2020-9
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