Donald Trump Contradicts Himself, and Reality, at Press Conference
Trump's fury at the news media dominated his press conference, but several other matters of real importance were raised that are worth digesting.
Election Insecurity
Amid mounting evidence that U.S. election infrastructure is critically vulnerable, The Intercept has been examining the role of hackers, federal agencies, and spies in what is becoming a global war on voters’ rights.
Underwhelming Intel Report Shows Need for Congressional Investigation of DNC Hack
We need an independent, resolute inquiry into an apparent attempt to undermine our democracy.
The U.S. Government Thinks Thousands of Russian Hackers May Be Reading My Blog. They Aren't.
About 42 percent of the IP addresses in the U.S. report on Russia's "Grizzly Steppe" attacks are for exit nodes of the Tor network that anyone can use. Many of my blog's readers use those addresses.
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WashPost Is Richly Rewarded for False News About Russia Threat While Public Is Deceived
In the current D.C. climate on Russia, all relevant journalistic incentives encourage and reward false news.
Top-Secret Snowden Document Reveals What the NSA Knew About Previous Russian Hacking
A never-before-published document shows that 10 years ago, the NSA tracked Russian intelligence hacking the email of a prominent journalist. Now the questions is: Did the NSA track the DNC hacks?
Here's the Public Evidence Russia Hacked the DNC — It's Not Enough
It’s impossible to present the evidence that Russia hacked the DNC without using words like “possibly,” “appears,” “connects,” and “indicates.”
Obama Must Declassify Evidence of Russian Hacking
If there were ever a situation in which it was crucial to lean in the direction of more rather than less disclosure, it’s now.
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Anonymous Leaks to the WashPost About the CIA's Russia Beliefs Are No Substitute for Evidence
There are many obvious reasons for skepticism about anonymous press leaks regarding Russia, but they are no match for partisan needs.
Hacked Emails Prove Coordination Between Clinton Campaign and Super PACs
Emails from top Hillary Clinton staffers reveal in stark terms how they made Super PACs an integral part of her presidential campaign.
Dear Clinton Team: We Noticed You Might Need Some Email Security Tips
Here are some easy ways the Clinton team could have avoided getting hacked and might prevent it in the future.