Trump’s Cyber Vendetta: The IT Crowd Rallies for Krebs in a Comedic Clash of Titans
Chris Krebs and SentinelOne find themselves in the Trump administration’s crosshairs as the president’s investigation into Krebs continues. The Electronic Frontier Foundation and infosec leaders call the move bullying, warning it undermines cybersecurity efforts. Krebs, undaunted, resigns to fight for democracy and the truth. Remember, don’t let the bastards grind you down!
Hot Take:
Ah, the ongoing soap opera of cybersecurity and politics! Trump’s investigation into Chris Krebs is like that stubborn pimple that just won’t go away, no matter how many times you wash your face. Seriously, Mr. President, there are other hobbies out there—may we suggest knitting?
Key Points:
- The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and infosec leaders are urging Trump to drop his investigation into Chris Krebs.
- Krebs was fired in 2020 after declaring the election secure and now faces accusations of abusing his role at CISA.
- An open letter signed by EFF and 40 others calls for halting the investigation and revoking security clearances.
- Krebs resigned from SentinelOne amidst the controversy, promising to fight for democracy and freedom of speech.
- Trump’s memo accuses Krebs of collusion with social media companies and revokes SentinelOne’s federal contracts.
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