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Money talks, if they paid him enough they could buy his loyalty

Similar parallels exist in many walks of life. Those guarding assets need incentives to be loyal

In a case of a potentially bad actor/blackest hat, you make them an offer they can’t refuse. Take lots of money and stay quiet, or we will unleash our government pit bulls.

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Not all people have money as their only and highest motivation. For many, once they get at a comfortable level, other things become more important.

In the case of a black hat selling exploits to governments, that government can always outbid a company. They can offer to pay more plus not kill/imprison his family members.

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