[rundigen12]

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. ;-)

[gloxkiqcza]

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]

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.

[cyberpunk]

Darknet Drinking Game: a shot every time something is “unbelievable to me”

[robotburrito]

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

[EA-3167]

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.

[luqtas]

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

[potsandpans]

You sure about that?

[chistev]

I know you're joking, but the game will be released eventually anyway.