Re:The Mirai Botnet Was Part of a College Student Minecraft ...
by wolfgke on Thursday December 14, 2017 @10:44AM
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> People have the responsibility when making predictions that others will take action based on their prediction.
I agree - and this is why Bruce Schneier (in my opinion) formulated his statements so cautiously and clearly pointed out the lack of evidence.
Of course people will take action - but this can mean anything:
- Doing undercover investigation to collect evidence whether China or Russia is really behind it or this was a red herring: I would consider this as a pretty good idea under the given circumstances.
- Accusing China or Russia on the world stage that they are behind these attacks: A really bad idea.
But both are plausible actions based on the "prediction" - and I would call the first one actually a good idea under the given circumstances.
I agree - and this is why Bruce Schneier (in my opinion) formulated his statements so cautiously and clearly pointed out the lack of evidence.
Of course people will take action - but this can mean anything:
- Doing undercover investigation to collect evidence whether China or Russia is really behind it or this was a red herring: I would consider this as a pretty good idea under the given circumstances.
- Accusing China or Russia on the world stage that they are behind these attacks: A really bad idea.
But both are plausible actions based on the "prediction" - and I would call the first one actually a good idea under the given circumstances.