The Morning Rant: Minimalist Edition

The technology is alluring, even though with regular use its many shortcomings become apparent. Hell, we used it for an abbreviated Seder and with only a few people on the system it showed its flaws.

Recreational use is one thing...if my Seder had been bombed by some ass with a pron clip or some obscenities we would have been irritated but essentially whole. But when national security issues are discussed by a House subcommittee that is an entirely different thing...

Jim Jordan calls for a halt on using Zoom for House Oversight Committee business due to cybersecurity and China concerns

“[I]n spite of the warnings by the FBI and media outlets, on April 3, 2020, you held a Zoom-hosted Member briefing on women’s rights in Afghanistan with the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR).12 During this important briefing, the session was ‘Zoom-bombed’ at least three times. The impact of hacking and malware on Member and staff devices is still being determined.”

Unfortunately some Republicans are probably in bed with the Chi-Coms too, but nailing them might not be such a bad thing.

Hat Tip: Bluebell

posted by CBD at 11:00 AM

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