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soothsayer

(38,601 posts) Tue Feb 16, 2021, 02:52 PM Feb 2021

North Korea apparently tried to hack Pfizer for COVID vaccine info [View all]

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North Korean hackers tried to break into the computer systems of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer in a search for information on a coronavirus vaccine and treatment technology, South Korea’s spy agency said Tuesday.

North Korea apparently tried to hack Pfizer for COVID vaccine info | WTOP
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North Korea apparently tried to hack Pfizer for COVID vaccine info [View all] soothsayer Feb 2021 OP

Why aren't we just giving it to everyone? BlueTsunami2018 Feb 2021 #1

This is one of those times when somethings are more important than money. Initech Feb 2021 #2

All countries are paying for the vaccine. Barbara2423 Feb 2021 #3

Quid pro quo? dump your nukes and we will give you vaccine??? mitch96 Feb 2021 #6

I think all the vaccine makers are freely giving away all of their information. PSPS Feb 2021 #4

I don't think Pfizer has any significant trade secrets with regards to this vaccine... hunter Feb 2021 #5

"fear of it's neighbors that millions will spill over the border". Mainly China I think... nt mitch96 Feb 2021 #7

I actually remember Dr. Fauci addressing this in an interview Massacure Feb 2021 #8

Well you gotta steal it. soothsayer Feb 2021 #10

It takes specialized fabs to make mRNA vaccines My Pet Orangutan Feb 2021 #9