Russia - the Bear has become the world's bully again

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Who us???
We know nothing
We didn’t do a thing
Let’s be friends
We’re friendly

We don’t know him
He didn’t say anything to us
He’s a crazy American

Ignore the propaganda, we’re just playing
Ignore the computer intelligencia, they’re just testing
Ignore the big guns near allies, we’re just protecting

We’re innocent
He’s criminal

We want to do business
Want some vodka??

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Pathetic...
He’d deserve it, if Hillary became Secretary of State again
We know he hates her.
And she’ll be out for revenge.

 

Here we go again...AGAIN
We've known about their intent and activity for TOO long...there has to be consequences.
Russia’s massive hack demands a reckoning for U.S. cyber defenses

Opinion | I Was the Homeland Security Adviser to Trump. We’re Being Hacked.

We need to stop playing catch up
We need to stop being surprised
We need to stop them in their tracks

This is getting ridiculous.
Pathetic.

 

Actually they sell millions of lists on the Dark Web
That's why people need to start using passphrases.
Change them periodically - even just a character

I even switch out my card every year

Don't even get me what I have to do for work. Being cybersecurity is like the opening scene in Get Smart.

 

One of the key components of Russian disinformation is at the heart of recent American discord

We're being played
We need to be aware.

 

The massive cyber spy campaign against the U.S. government is grave and ongoing. And Russia is ‘pretty clearly’ behind it, Pompeo says.

Even he is saying it...
It's got to be blatant and large if a major administration figure is putting it out there.

Then again, he could be like Barr...finally saying what's REAL and obvious.
Knowing that's it's not what T wants to hear...and could get him fired or forced to resign.

 

Russia hasn’t just hacked our computer systems. It’s hacked our minds.

I think the only thing we can do is wait for the new administration to take hold.
This will change the tone, the priority and the push.

Like a new healthy cat to replace the lazy cat to chase away all the rats. (follow the money, seal the hole...punch back)
Then with anew eye on the web apps and media...slowly whittle down the propaganda.
And the new sense of responsibility will make many turn away.

It hopefully will be a whole paradigm shift.

But the past 4 years has been the biggest payback lotto win for Putin he's ever bet on.
We need to tax the bejeezus out of him.

 

How to Contain Putin’s Russia
Long article but very informative and fair.

There will be too much going on for Biden to do anything about Russia immediately.
But at least he can get the military/security/intelligence to beef up our Cybersecurity.
Which will help against ALL hackers, not just Russia.
It's a win-win effort and focus.

 

Biden confronts Russia — and Republicans are listening

I can only hope this is a full turn and aggressive defense.
Funny how the "liberal dem" is out posturing the GOP on Russia.

He's especially needs to push back, if not informally lash out, at Russia for the hack attacks.
This IS a literal violation of US territory - computer-wise. (Oh, Russia is doing it to others, but the US needs to hold it own to start)

 

‘The perfect target’: Russia cultivated Trump as asset for 40 years – ex-KGB spy

No shit
This was VERY obvious.

And I don't know why they dragged this out...and in many cases minimized it or muted it.
We've got to stop aggrandizing the president. (ANY prez). Putting them on a pedestal.

They can be vulnerable as any person.
Any can be an asset. A dupe. A Manchurian candidate. A traitor.

We got VERY close to losing something...and god knows what we lost.
Most certainly our global rep, and how much intelligence.

Putin hit the jackpot with this guy. Paid off in droves.

 

Trump hid his calls with Putin. Now, Biden has access to them. — POLITICO

Oooo, juicy stuff
Let me get the popcorn

Actually, this is a necessity beyond what’s appropriate or not.
We’re in a new security push against Russia now (especially cybersecurity)
Other countries too.

It’s worth the intelligence to find out any risks or gaps.

 

I agree with a leak, but it won’t be intentional.
I think he’ll be intent on doing something with the information. So it will be given to the appropriate authorities, entities and intelligence bureaus.

Then it will leak as more people find out within and more is discovered, actions are taken to protect, cover gaps, etc. Those end up being the normal leakers, many can’t keep their mouths shut.

Biden is more about action than manipulation.
He’s a straight-shooter.

But he won’t cover anything up either.
More about paying attention to the work.
Seems to be his MO from what I’ve seen.

I don’t think we’re going to to see transparency
But we’re not going to see conspiracy in this administration.

Trump will basically end up cooking his own goose by his actions and previous activities. Biden won’t do it...but there are many other states, countries and entities that are out for blood.

He won’t be able to make things murky anymore.
They’ll have a clearer target.

 

To boost its own vaccine, Russia spread disinformation about Pfizer's

But of course they did...

Russia is a class act
As much as T is.

Unfortunately, they have the intelligence and resources that T doesn’t

So that makes them the country to watch
(Them and China)

A shame that both these countries that could do so much better, end up doing dick moves.

The US and other countries aren’t perfect
But it’s not like it’s equivalent either

 

Biden Says Putin Is a ‘Killer’ Who Will ‘Pay a Price’ for Election Interference

Good
Often you have to hit the bully back.

T if he did not directly work with Putin, at least allowed all kinds of nasty and denied it happened.