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>Its arguably harder for Countries outside your own/those that are in good standing with yours to affect your life.

Given full access to your email they can do a lot of things that would cost you your job and potentially lead to criminal charges. Given that these governments are actively performing cyber crimes in your nation of residence why wouldn't they use you (and your credentials) as a stepping stone?

The risk is low but so is the risk of your own government going after you. Neither is zero.



Would you the same about foreigners who use American services? Does it warrant losing their jobs and criminal charges in their respective countries?




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