Leftists are beside themselves as democRat scandals surge
Sept 12, 2016 4:07:04 GMT -5
Post by avordvet on Sept 12, 2016 4:07:04 GMT -5
We won't let politically motivated hacks silence us
Chris Stone, Friday 9 September 2016 07.00 EDT
Hackers are stepping up their cyber-attacks on American democratic institutions. The Open Society Foundations, the global philanthropy I lead, is among many to have been targeted. DC Leaks has posted over 2,500 documents reflecting our grant-making strategies over the last decade, prompting a flurry of press reports from far-right news sites in the US and around the world.
Earlier this summer, a shadowy organization called DC Leaks, believed by authorities to be a front for Russian operatives, posted internal communications from the Democratic National Committee. The group also targeted a retired Nato commander, Republican state officials and staffers for several US senators. In recent days, there have been reports of attempted hacks of the New York Times and evidence of a breach of election databases in two states – prompting the homeland security secretary, Jeh Johnson, to urge state elections officials to shore up security of their voting systems, in anticipation of possible attempts to interfere with US elections in November.
I’m sure all of us targeted by DC Leaks feel angry about the intrusion and worried about the damage it may do. Steal enough documents, and you’re bound to find some unguarded speculation and harsh judgments. But most of what DC Leaks is publishing, at least about the Open Society Foundations and our grantees, is work we’re proud to be doing. Indeed, all the targets of the hacks this summer – Democrats, Republicans, generals, newspapers and election officials – are champions of democracy.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/sep/09/open-society-hack-politically-motivated-cyberattack
Chris Stone, Friday 9 September 2016 07.00 EDT
Hackers are stepping up their cyber-attacks on American democratic institutions. The Open Society Foundations, the global philanthropy I lead, is among many to have been targeted. DC Leaks has posted over 2,500 documents reflecting our grant-making strategies over the last decade, prompting a flurry of press reports from far-right news sites in the US and around the world.
Earlier this summer, a shadowy organization called DC Leaks, believed by authorities to be a front for Russian operatives, posted internal communications from the Democratic National Committee. The group also targeted a retired Nato commander, Republican state officials and staffers for several US senators. In recent days, there have been reports of attempted hacks of the New York Times and evidence of a breach of election databases in two states – prompting the homeland security secretary, Jeh Johnson, to urge state elections officials to shore up security of their voting systems, in anticipation of possible attempts to interfere with US elections in November.
I’m sure all of us targeted by DC Leaks feel angry about the intrusion and worried about the damage it may do. Steal enough documents, and you’re bound to find some unguarded speculation and harsh judgments. But most of what DC Leaks is publishing, at least about the Open Society Foundations and our grantees, is work we’re proud to be doing. Indeed, all the targets of the hacks this summer – Democrats, Republicans, generals, newspapers and election officials – are champions of democracy.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/sep/09/open-society-hack-politically-motivated-cyberattack