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by nine_k 1042 days ago
Suppose someone sells cyberattack services. A prospective customer asked for a demo before shelling out big bucks on attacking the real target(s).

They nerded something that would bring attention from media, but not a major outcry and security overhaul at the real target. A telescope fits the bill: it's not going to blow up or crash down, it has a small staff, and it's not an obscure thing that everyone would ignore in the news.