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by top_post 3516 days ago
"The decision to announce the research findings was intended to encourage increased sales and revenue for Q4 2016."
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Ugh.
not sure are aware, but the actual quote is "The decision to announce the research findings was intended to encourage remediation of the vulnerabilities prior to Election Day".
3 days before the election.... sure it was...
It doesn't seem likely they were seeking contracts or revenue at this time either. Perhaps making a political statement?