Krebs on Security Reports on Renting an Internet Address at the White House

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A Krebs on Security article asks whether individuals can rent an internet address tied to the White House. The piece was shared on Hacker News, where it gathered 19 points. The available text provides only the article link and discussion metadata, so the specific details of the offer, pricing, and terms cannot be confirmed from this source. Readers would need to consult the original article for the full facts of the story.

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