> living a loveless life in the dusk of decadent Western Europe
If it quacks like a duck...
I'm European and simply remember that little fact that both world wars started because of alliance networks and countries taking part in conflicts that were initially local. Which is why I try to temper the blatant war drum beating I see around.
b) They attribute all assertions with a confidence level so it does indicate a level of discretion and consideration.
c) Volexity has registered the domains/emails with threat intelligence databases e.g. https://ioc.one/auth/website/90f8c2a0-efeb-4d5e-9d79-afa872e... so they are willing to stand behind their claims.
MS is. Indeed, I saw Volexity was a bit more prudent.