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If the RCE is Russian, it could be used a communication kill-switch on the morning of an attack outside Ukraine, similar to the Viasat hack https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viasat_hack



Why does it have to be russian? Could be any country, even USA, China. I don't see why this sort of attack is limited to Russia.


> Why does it have to be russian? Could be any country, even USA, China.

Are you sure you are replying to right comment? Because they did not implied it was not other country or actor. It even directly starts with 'IF'.


doesnt track

if russian -> could be ...

why would being russian make it this? it could be if it was made in any country. they did this attack once, okay? but its not like other countries dont pay attention.


Exactly I don't understand the obsession with Russia

Literally just a country with people like you and me.

"Jia Tan" does not sound Russian

https://boehs.org/node/everything-i-know-about-the-xz-backdo...


> "Jia Tan" does not sound Russian

It's not a real name.


What about X Æ A-12?




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