@gingerpaws , impersonating monorail cat.
The toughest aspect of evangelizing security principles, is attempting to warn loudly, without crossing the line of FUD (the practice of shameless promoting Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt).
Companies with something to sell, often also happen to be the ones well funded enough to do the deep research. So who to believe?
Krypt3ia, directs a little healthy cynicism at the recent report threat variant of Stuxnet. It's an old theme, but valid when it comes to research:
Trust, but verify.
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