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Q: Is this really happening? Can you provide proof?
A: Yes and yes.
Q: Why no more details?
A: We aren't fully done yet and we want to preserve the most of our current access. Consider this a first batch.
Q: I'm [vendor] and want my data back?
A: Talk to us.
Q: Why not leak it for free?
A: Nothing comes free in this world.
Q: How to buy?
A: Contact us for more information."
These don't sound like things that the Russian government or any nation state would be saying.
Makes the U.S. intelligence / media look stupid. And if it turns out that it is some individuals that happen to live in Russia, it still makes the U.S. look stupid.
- - Q: Is this really happening? Can you provide proof? A: Yes and yes.
Q: Why no more details? A: We aren't fully done yet and we want to preserve the most of our current access. Consider this a first batch.
Q: I'm [vendor] and want my data back? A: Talk to us.
Q: Why not leak it for free? A: Nothing comes free in this world.
Q: How to buy? A: Contact us for more information."
These don't sound like things that the Russian government or any nation state would be saying.
Makes the U.S. intelligence / media look stupid. And if it turns out that it is some individuals that happen to live in Russia, it still makes the U.S. look stupid.