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Re:The xz backdoor thing reminds me of a story by forrestthewoods on Sunday March 31, 2024 @06:45PM (#39888844)
Because you’re trying to plant backdoors you don’t want any paper trail?

Almost everyone does direct deposit. But it’s not a legal requirement for an employee to be paid that way.

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Re:The xz backdoor thing reminds me of a story by magicalhippo on Sunday March 31, 2024 @08:05PM (#39889476)
> Because you’re trying to plant backdoors you don’t want any paper trail?

Good point, good point...

I went to check, and it seems we've just recently plugged[1] that hole here in Norway. Salary and other benefits must be paid to a bank account now.

[1]: https://www.gpokonomi.no/2022/01/26/forbud-mot-kontant-utbet...

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Re:The xz backdoor thing reminds me of a story by hobobaggins on Sunday March 31, 2024 @08:46PM (#39889709)
why is that a hole?
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Re:The xz backdoor thing reminds me of a story by cynix on Monday April 01, 2024 @01:05AM (#39891080)
> why is that a hole?

Presumably to avoid this:

> Because you’re trying to plant backdoors you don’t want any paper trail?

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