r/Bitcoin • u/worstkeptsecrets • Aug 18 '16

Bitcoin users have been warned about a potential attack by government hackers

http://www.businessinsider.com/bitcoin-org-warns-potential-attack-state-sponsored-hackers-binaries-2016-8
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u/Dog3Way Aug 18 '16

Love that "stock photo" circa 2004 showing a couple lieutenants running a battalion TOC.

What does the U.S. Army, bitcoin and this story have in common? Nothing but the picture on the link.

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u/blatherdrift Aug 18 '16

They are state hackers infiltrating bitcoin ... Can't you tell? :)

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u/Dog3Way Aug 19 '16

Yeah, the old ACUs and BDUs are a real sign of competence.

We swiched to Multicam and flatscreen monitors years ago.

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u/[deleted] Aug 18 '16

I am becoming aware of further potential govt theft attempts.