Rather than encrypting messages, the Paris attackers worked on hiding metadata.https://twitter.com/arstechnica/status/711910741188734977 …
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Replying to @SteveBellovin
@SteveBellovin also not quite correct. They focused on outpacing the security forces ability to detect and adapt. Not that it mattered.2 replies 3 retweets 7 likes -
Replying to @thegrugq
@thegrugq@SteveBellovin You know they sift through bulk metadata for closed loops to identify burner to burner suspects? Many implications.3 replies 3 retweets 3 likes -
Replying to @zeynep
@zeynep@SteveBellovin I know. I am still unsure whether these guys were geniuses or just plain lucky. I'm guessing lucky.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @thegrugq
@thegrugq@SteveBellovin I hate to say this but .. this one didn't sound like pure luck. Dispersed coordination. Disciplined with burners.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@thegrugq @SteveBellovin The one weakness? Orange sneakers? They didn't expect to survive. No post-attack planning apparent.
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