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Re:Backdoor in upstream xz/liblzma leading to SSH server com... by pizzafeelsright on Friday March 29, 2024 @09:58PM (#39871140)
Huh. I never really thought of it as a percentage.

I've been evil, been wonderful, and indifferent at different stages in life.

I have known those who have done similar for money, fame, and boredom.

I think, given a backstory, incentive, opportunity, and resources it would be possible to most people to flip from wouldn't to enlisted.

Leverage has shown to be the biggest lever when it comes to compliance.

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Re:Backdoor in upstream xz/liblzma leading to SSH server com... by XorNot on Friday March 29, 2024 @10:38PM (#39871348)
It's doubtful you've been evil, or at least, you are really lacking in imagination of the true scope of what that word implies.
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Re:Backdoor in upstream xz/liblzma leading to SSH server com... by mlsu on Saturday March 30, 2024 @12:32AM (#39871853)
The line between good and evil cuts through the heart of every person
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Re:Backdoor in upstream xz/liblzma leading to SSH server com... by saulpw on Saturday March 30, 2024 @12:54AM (#39871935)
"Assume that 3% of the people you encounter will act maliciously."
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