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433 points LawnGnome | 3 comments | 28 Aug 25 01:54 UTC | HN request time: 0.666s | source
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poulpy123 ◴[28 Aug 25 11:02 UTC] No.45050692[source]▶
The title of the register article is completely disgusting

> Putin on the code: DoD reportedly relies on utility written by Russian dev

then in the article:

> Hunted Labs told us that it didn't speak to Malinochkin prior to publication of its report today, and that it found no ties between him and any threat actor.

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1. shark1 ◴[28 Aug 25 15:11 UTC] No.45053194[source]▶
Yeah, the subtle way to plant an idea. It's a crime again to a person have "certain nationalities".
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2. int_19h ◴[28 Aug 25 21:20 UTC] No.45057171[source]▶
The real concern isn't the nationality per se, it's the vulnerability to blackmail by the state that has jurisdiction over you. It's not a matter of personal responsibility, but nevertheless it has to be accounted for.

For example, I am an American citizen, but I have extended family in Russia, and I would fully expect a place like DoD to be wary of that solely on the basis that it makes me susceptible to blackmail by Russian govt agencies by threatening my family.

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3. shark1 ◴[29 Aug 25 06:01 UTC] No.45060717[source]▶
Yes, I know. My point is that writers could easily do it better.