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Re:Why ProtonMail is more secure than Gmail by DINKDINK on Monday October 23, 2017 @12:37PM (#15534481)
>100 people have root @ Google. They get a tshirt with it on.

A convenient way to put a target on your back. What benefit does this have to their security? Accountability?

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Re:Why ProtonMail is more secure than Gmail by md_ on Monday October 23, 2017 @01:14PM (#15534806)
The t-shirts are a bit of jokey swag, not an access control mechanism. ;)
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Re:Why ProtonMail is more secure than Gmail by DINKDINK on Monday October 23, 2017 @07:04PM (#15537664)
Yes, it’s a “hey everyone this person has the keys to the kingdom, target them” indicator.
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