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Russian oligarch's financial network crashed thanks to a crank and a cleaner
A Russian oligarch's investment company experienced a network outage when Ethernet cables near a chandelier's clockwork mechanism were shredded. Tech support worker Nathan discovered the damaged cables and questioned who was responsible for leaving them unprotected or operating the winch recklessly.
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