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We have no proof, but as such we have to assume that it's an NSA-directed compromise and take appropriate precautions, unless and until we have proof otherwise. That's why the NSA's actions really hurt.


Taking precautions is good, but I don't understand the mentality of "guilty until proven innocent", instead of the opposite.


This isn't a criminal proceeding . . . "preponderance of evidence" might be a more appropriate criterion. People are weighing whether they believe NSA malice or coder error are more likely in this situation.




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