The rhetoric regarding Russia and Ukraine has gotten extremely heated in recent days.
President Biden said he "would send reinforcements to Natoβs eastern flank in the wake of a Russian invasion of Ukraine". On top of that, Washington is considering imposing the economic "nuclear option" - completely cutting off the Russian banking system from the world.
> Sanctions against Russia by the U.S. are being weighed to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from launching an invasion into Ukraine, including severing the country from the SWIFT international payment system used by banks worldwide, CNN reported on Monday (Dec. 6), citing sources. Final decisions regarding the direction are still in the works, with the Biden administration in discussions with European partners to coordinate any action.
This would be the equivalent of economic war against Russia. It would not be good.
On top of that, President Putin had the domestic equivalent of the SWIFT system created about five years ago (the SPFS) because he expected Washington to eventually pull this. He's also tested it with the Chinese and Iranian SWIFT-type systems, so they could continue some amount of international trade.
Cutting Russia off of SWIFT would hurt them, but it would not bring them to their knees. What you would have instead is a wounded bear.
Unlike Russiagate, Republicans are fully onboard with the anti-Russia belligerence this time. Like all things bipartisan these days, it's effing awful. Such as our meddling in Russia's elections.
Of course Washington would never bang the drums of war unless there is undeniable proof that the Russian are about to invade Ukraine, amirite?
Yes, indeed. We have satellite photos. We all know that Washington has never, ever used [bogus satellite photos](https://www.politico.com/new
Watch Rachel Maddow Highlights (September 21, 2021)
Tonight's guests are Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the House Progressive Caucus, and Dmitri Alperovitch, cyber expert, co-founder of CrowdStrike.
"Try us": Jayapal says House Progressives not bluffing on infrastructure bills
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the House Progressive Caucus, talks with Rachel Maddow about members of her caucus insisting that Congress keep the promises Democrats campaigned on and pass the elements of President Joe Biden's agenda contained in the reconciliation bill at the same time it passes the Republican compromise bill.
Ransomware attacks prompt calls for aggressive U.S. cyber response
Dmitri Alperovich, cybersecurity expert and co-founder of CrowdStrike, talks with Rachel Maddow about the options the United States has for responding more aggressively to cyber attacks, both in terms of the attackers and the countries, like Russia, that offer them safe harbor even if they're not directly part of the hacking operations.
First application of Texas abortion ban invites court challenge
Joyce Vance, former U.S. attorney, explains why someone actually suing an abortion provider under the new Texas abortion ban law not only exposes the crass absurdity of the law but makes it easier to challenge in court now that it has real-world consequences.
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Who is CrowdStrike?
CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity company that provides endpoint and workload protection solutions via its Falcon cloud-based platform. The firm is referred to as the "Salesforce of Security" by the CEO. Crowdstrike has benefited from the βwork from home' trend, which has resulted in an increase in endpoint devices and burden on the cloud, making endpoint protection critical. It competes in a highly competitive market, but it has excelled by focusing on continual client acquisition and innovation. CrowdStrike has produced outstanding results and is well-positioned to develop in the market because of its great technology.
CrowdStrike is a bet on the rising need for cloud-based cybersecurity solutions. The company is a global leader in endpoint security solutions, with a growing market share. The capacity of the firm to enroll major clients, cross-sell solutions, develop new product offerings, and grow its worldwide penetration is critical to its success.
CrowdStrike Leadership Management
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CrowdStrike was formed in 2011 by George Kurtz, Dmitri Alperovitch, and Gregg Marston with the goal of developing a cloud computing security solution. They proposed the idea to Warburg Pinc
... keep reading on reddit β‘I don't want to step on anybody's toes here, but the amount of non-dad jokes here in this subreddit really annoys me. First of all, dad jokes CAN be NSFW, it clearly says so in the sub rules. Secondly, it doesn't automatically make it a dad joke if it's from a conversation between you and your child. Most importantly, the jokes that your CHILDREN tell YOU are not dad jokes. The point of a dad joke is that it's so cheesy only a dad who's trying to be funny would make such a joke. That's it. They are stupid plays on words, lame puns and so on. There has to be a clever pun or wordplay for it to be considered a dad joke.
Again, to all the fellow dads, I apologise if I'm sounding too harsh. But I just needed to get it off my chest.
Russian criminal group suspected in Colonial pipeline ransomware attack
The group, known as DarkSide, is relatively new, but it has a sophisticated approach to extortion, sources said.
Russian criminal group suspected in Colonial pipeline ransomware attack (nbcnews.com)
May 9, 2021, 6:37 PM CDTΒ /Β UpdatedΒ May 10, 2021, 6:25 AM CDTBy Ken Dilanian and Kelly O'Donnell
WASHINGTON β A Russian criminal group may be responsible for a ransomware attack that shut down a major U.S. fuel pipeline, two sources familiar with the matter said Sunday.
The group, known as DarkSide, is relatively new, but it has a sophisticated approach to the business of extortion, the sources said.
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Sunday that the White House was working to help Colonial Pipeline, the Georgia-based company that operates the pipeline, to restart its 5,500-mile network.
The system, which runs from Texas to New Jersey, transports 45 percent of the East Coast's fuel supply. In a statement Sunday, the company said that some smaller lateral lines were operational but that the main lines remained down.
"We are in the process of restoring service to other laterals and will bring our full system back online only when we believe it is safe to do so, and in full compliance with the approval of all federal regulations," the company said.
Raimondo said on CBS' "Face the Nation" that the effort to restart the network was "an all-hands-on-deck effort right now."
"We are working closely with the company, state and local officials to make sure that they get back up to normal operations as quickly as possible and there aren't disruptions in supply," she said, adding: "Unfortunately, these sorts of attacks are becoming more frequent. They're here to stay."
A White House official said Sunday that the Energy Department is leading the government's response. Agencies are planning for a number of scenarios in which the region's fuel supply takes a hit, the official said.
On Saturday, Colonial Pipeline blamed the cyberattack on ransomware and said some of its information techn
... keep reading on reddit β‘The spider web of connections is overflowing when it comes to the DNCβs infamous 2016 computer intrusion. All of the regular suspects appear from ObamaGate/SpyGate unfolding scandals when it comes to the βgenesisβ of the Russian collusion hoax. The DNC email leak and subsequent investigation by CrowdStrike is the epicenter of this coup plot. Many believe CrowdStrike in SC Durhamβs indictment of Perkins Coie lawyer Michael Sussmann is the mention Tech Company #1.
Post Q# 2692 on 2/11/19:
BIGGEST COVER UP IN US HISTORY [ATTEMPTED].
CrowdStrikeβs (CS) co-founder Dmitri Alperovitch is a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council with all of its globalist New World Order tendencyβs. The President of CS is Sean Henry how had an extensive FBI cyber official. CrowdStrike magically received millions in startup funding from George Soros in a major investment effort that now in hindsight makes logically sense.
Post Q# 1959 on 8/28/18:
China hacked HRC server?
Access was granted.
The Deep Stateβs favorite law firm has been for years the lawyers from Perkins Coie. Perkins retained both Fusion GPS and cyber security firm CrowdStrike (CS) on behalf of both HRC/DNC during the 2016 campaign cycle. Perkins Coie has personally assisted BHO, HRC, DNC, and many other top politicians in the past.
Post Q# 4016 on 4/30/20:
Was the DNC (was) hacked by Russia?
CrowdStrike code insert?
Fusion GPS and CrowdStrike were outsider private contractors that were allowed access to the sensitive NSA database. This unlawful use of FISA 702 queries by outside contracting firms was unfortunately common practice prior to Admiral Rogers shutting it all down in 2016. Citizens personal data was used by these contractors in the construction of dossiers and leaked attack news media hit pieces.
Post Q# 3764 on 12/28/19:
Possible to layer/insert code [CrowdStrike] to designate intruder [intended target]?
The hole is DEEP.
What makes a good movie besides great actors, is a very plausible thrilling plot. DNI Dan Coats declassified the 98-page FISA Court review in May 2018 and specifically mentioned the two outside contractors involved with unauthorized access to FISA 702 quires. Logically thinking this information points squarely at private firms like Fusion GPS and CrowdStrike.
Post Q# 1666 on 7/3/18:
We have the server.
HRC/DWS/and the DNC panicked on 4/30/16, when a computer server breach was officially reported. DNC Chair Debbie
... keep reading on reddit β‘Do your worst!
NFA (Not Financial Advice)
Here's another round of some fairly comprehensive fundamental DD on a stock I believe is well positioned to provide many tendies going forward. If you hate reading, but want to spend your parent's inheritance on something that is somewhat defensible / not retarded, skip to the bottom for the bolded call.
I. The Company - CrowdStrike Holdings
Introducing CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ: CRWD). Founded in 2011 by George Kurtz a former Worldwide CTO/EVP @ McAfee & 2 other guys (including a Russian hacking genius, Dmitri Alperovitch), the Company is a cloud native endpoint security provider. Google's venture capital arm initially put in $100mm into the Company & while private, took in funding from a couple big names in the VC/PE space then went public in mid-2019. What the fuck does cloud native endpoint security mean? In an era where everything is shifting to the 'cloud' & more folks work from home, this Company focuses on developing/implementing/selling cloud-based software that provides security to all 'endpoint' devices (laptops, servers, phones, tablets, etc.). Do I need to say more on how big this market opportunity is? Should be common sense at this point. To put some numbers to this - in June 2020, the endpoint security market was estimated to be ~$8Bn total, & adding up the other verticals CRWD participates in, the TAM (Total Addressable Market) of their line of products totals ~$27Bn [9], though there are estimates that this is much higher.
So far, CRWD's products protect 49% of the Fortune 100's Company's endpoint devices [9], but before I go into more detail on what differentiates CrowdStrike from its competitors, I want to highlight a couple recent themes that are emerging which formed the pillars to my investment thesis.
II. CIO Investment Spending Surveys as of August 2020
At the beginning & midpoint of each year, the big investment banks conduct surveys from CIOs of major corporations to gain insight into where they intend to invest going forward. Here's a summary of a select few as of 8/2020
- IT Spending Index fell to 21.5 from 60.5 in 12/2019, which is the lowest level since 2002
- IT budgets set to shrink by ~5%, removing the largest IT budgets (Companies with budgets >$1Bn), set to shrink by ~7% this year
So, IT budgets are overall shrinking & expected to be down. Let's get to the good shit:
- 79% of CIOs believe COVID is acting as a forcing function to make
... keep reading on reddit β‘I'm surprised it hasn't decade.
For context I'm a Refuse Driver (Garbage man) & today I was on food waste. After I'd tipped I was checking the wagon for any defects when I spotted a lone pea balanced on the lifts.
I said "hey look, an escaPEA"
No one near me but it didn't half make me laugh for a good hour or so!
Edit: I can't believe how much this has blown up. Thank you everyone I've had a blast reading through the replies π
It really does, I swear!
Theyβre on standbi
The connections with the Atlantic Council and ObamaGate/SpyGate are slowly being publicly exposed. Senior Fellow members include Dr. Evelyn Farkas and Dmitri Alperovitch of CrowdStrike, Farkas and Alperovitch will be shown to have played key roles in this failed coup plot against President Trump.
Post Q# 2070 on 9/3/18:
WHO ORDERED?
[PDB].
We all know the story about the DNC server and CrowdStrike (CS) doing the forensic review for this computer intrusion. The international hacker groups Cozy Bear and Fancy Bear were framed by CS for this so-called outside hacking job (internal leak done by Seth Rich).
Post Q# 4944 on 10/31/20:
βNothing can stop what is comingβ is not just a catchphrase.
In March of 2017 former Defense Department official Evelyn Farkas went on the MSNBC program the Morning Joe Show, in essence to tryout for a new TV job. Farkas held a mid-level job and was BHOβs Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia/Ukraine desks.
Post Q# 2129 on 9/10/18:
[LIVE STREAMING] WH HUSSEIN NON-OVAL [SITUATION ROOM] COORDINATION.
In this famed interview, βCrazy Mikaβ gets Dr. Farkas to spill the beans and blurt out details formerly not made to the public. The βSecret Societyβsβ procedures and methods used in the unlawful surveillance of candidate Donald Trump and campaign friends, was put on full display via Farkas to a large network audience.
Post Q# 436 on 12/22/17:
[FISA 2]
PRES DAILY B.
Evelynβs special insight was being in the loop of BHO's expanded distribution list for his Presidential Daily Brief (PDB). Unusual that such a mid-level DOD person is read-in and included with this mass circulation of BHO's PDB but that was done deliberately on purpose.
Post Q# 1944 on 8/28/18:
How would updates occur?
PDB?
Who has access to the PDB?
"Operation Latitude" was the purposeful dissemination of select Anti-Trump raw intel, unmasked names, and FISA 702 βabout queriesβ via the PDB. BHOβs expanded recipient list of several dozen staffers included all of the key ObamaGate/SpyGate coup conspirators.
Post Q# 1515 on 6/19/18:
THE BRIDGE: PODESTA GROUP
Bridge between media, FBI/DOJ, HRC
Successful in her first on-camera appearance, MSNBC quickly hired Evelyn. Farkas however only remained at MSNBC for several months before being finally let go. She is attempting to run in 2020 for Congress in New York.
Post Q# 3721 on 12/18/19:
**THIS REPRESENTS A CLEAR AND PRE
... keep reading on reddit β‘
Pilot on me!!
Nothing, he was gladiator.
Dad jokes are supposed to be jokes you can tell a kid and they will understand it and find it funny.
This sub is mostly just NSFW puns now.
If it needs a NSFW tag it's not a dad joke. There should just be a NSFW puns subreddit for that.
Edit* I'm not replying any longer and turning off notifications but to all those that say "no one cares", there sure are a lot of you arguing about it. Maybe I'm wrong but you people don't need to be rude about it. If you really don't care, don't comment.
When I got home, they were still there.
What did 0 say to 8 ?
" Nice Belt "
So What did 3 say to 8 ?
" Hey, you two stop making out "
I won't be doing that today!
