Seeing a few corrections but the misinformation is out there—goal of confusion accomplished. The CIA dump doesn't show what is reported.
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Internet connected devices are notoriously insecure. Iphones are toughest. Non-Google android phones are a joke. Encryption appers unbroken.
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All known issues; but even those don't mean it's all remotely doable. Dump doesn't mention Signal/Whatsapp. Straight up WL misinformation.
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zeynep tufekci Retweeted
Reporters kept parroting their "press releases" in rush to scoop. Still haven't learned. They are not reliable. https://twitter.com/mgerrydoyle/status/839484010472431616 …
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That someone released a CIA dump now is newsworthy. The intel agency collects ways to hack. Technically, no surprises yet. Misleading PR.
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zeynep tufekci Retweeted John Flanagan
Lack of staff; rush; gullibility; sensational claims get clicks. As of now, mundane tech. No encryption breaking.https://twitter.com/flanwire/status/839485843580600320 …
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CIA methods dumped are not distinguishable, as far as I have seen yet, from stuff shown at regular open conferences. No oh wow magic yet.
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IP device insecurity & state surveillance are important. I write about it all the time. But reporting the opposite of truth isn't conducive.
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"Intelligence agency, hampered by encryption, appears to resort to targeted & harder to implement hacks, methods similar to researchers."1 reply 13 retweets 11 likes -
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zeynep tufekci Retweeted Runa Sandvik
And this is the truth. Update your software; use two factor. Phishing is what actually gets used.https://twitter.com/runasand/status/839473621978464259 …
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Another good article, this one, by @yaelwrites. Actually spoke to experts. Sadly, misinformation is already spread. http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2017/03/08/wikileaks_says_the_cia_can_bypass_signal_what_does_that_mean.html …pic.twitter.com/UVEuda4797
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zeynep tufekci Retweeted Jackie Flash
IT insecurity is HUGE problem. Every gov wants to hack—few do anything to protect us. Many different issues, though.https://twitter.com/island_woman/status/839508601110687744 …
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zeynep tufekci Retweeted Parisa Tabriz
Great! Sensationalists want you to worry about meteors; instead you should put down anti-slip stuff in the bathtub.https://twitter.com/laparisa/status/839509993128800256 …
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