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Trump administration wants to go on cyber offensive against China (www.theregister.com)
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[–] Alphane_Moon@lemmy.world 18 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Isn't one of the strengths of offensive cyber programs that you can leverage plausible deniability. Why in gods would you publicly state your intent to engage in such operations?

[–] Bakkoda@sh.itjust.works 19 points 1 day ago

Fake tough guys always talk, rarely walk.

[–] e0qdk@reddthat.com 4 points 1 day ago

The point is deterrence. The Congressman is basically saying "Fuck off already, or ELSE!"

Why in gods would you publicly state your intent to engage in such operations?

They're announcing that they will pursue a MAD-style defense policy, and MAD doesn't work unless you make it publicly known that you can and will retaliate.