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[–] chesmotorcycle@lemmygrad.ml 17 points 1 month ago

Here's hoping it's a spectacular failure.

[–] infuziSporg@hexbear.net 17 points 1 month ago

It is now politically incorrect to say any of these words.

[–] sleeplessone@lemmy.ml 16 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Although the websites and other content are purportedly being deleted to comply with President Trump's executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion, or "DEI," the dragnet is taking down "mission-related" work.

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The memo acknowledges that the list includes many terms that are used by the NSA in contexts that have nothing to do with DEI. For example, the term "privilege" is used by the NSA in the context of "privilege escalation." In the intelligence world, privilege escalation refers to "techniques that adversaries use to gain higher-level permissions on a system or network."

JDPON Don dismantling the burger reich from the inside.

[–] porcupine@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 1 month ago

In the intelligence world, privilege escalation refers to “techniques that adversaries use to gain higher-level permissions on a system or network.”

“In the intelligence world, a ‘latte’ refers to a popular Italian coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk.”

[–] davel@lemmygrad.ml 12 points 1 month ago

The NSA has websites?