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qaq on Dec 11, 2018 | parent | context | favorite | on: Super Micro says review found no malicious chips i...

if you are a state actor implanting devices on your soil why would you care?

CamperBob2 on Dec 11, 2018 [–]

Ask Huawei or ZTE why.

Corporations are state actors in China, and their actions have worldwide repercussions.

lupire on Dec 12, 2018 | | [–]

How are they relevant?

They are investigated for intentional business practices, not for secret hacks by unknown entities.

qaq on Dec 11, 2018 | | [–]

There is no reason to impact domestic companies you can implant in US companies devices

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