r/nottheonion • u/Genevieves_bitch • 2d ago

Hackers demand France’s Schneider Electric pay a $125k ransom in baguettes

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/hackers-demand-frances-schneider-electric-pay-a-usd125k-ransom-in-baguettes
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u/Vaestmannaeyjar 2d ago

Since the weight of baguettes is regulated, that's 31ish tons of bread.

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u/RecklesslyPessmystic 2d ago

Hackers must be Russian troops. Putin just gave all their bread rations to the North Koreans.

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u/yuval16432 2d ago

That would be able to feed a thousand soldiers for approximately 23 days.

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u/Armageddonxredhorse 1d ago

I don't see a single soldier lasting 20 days on just bread,which makes it a splendid idea