Big Brother 3-12-2017

12, March 2017                            Big Brother

WikiLeaks published another massive dump dubbed “Vault 7” describing how Big Brother - CIA programs hack into Apple and Android cellphones, smart TVs and even cars. Fortunately, these tools have been unable to penetrate encrypted data protected by apps such as Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp.

WikiLeaks also revealed a CIA and British intelligence program called "Weeping Angel," which has the ability to hack into a Samsung smart television and turn it into a surveillance device which can record audio conversations, even when it appears to be turned off. It is troubling that the CIA failed to alert tech companies over these massive breaches in their software. But what is even far more disturbing is why these intrusive programs are being used to spy on American citizens and our allies!

The leak also shows the CIA has developed ways to hack into cars and trucks, which Assange alleges would "permit them to engage in near undetectable assassinations.” Trump who was euphoric when WikiLeaks hacked into the DNC may now have second thoughts.

Our allies have rightfully expressed outrage of CIA’s intrusive activities. 

It is also noteworthy that Julian Assange appears to be giving Russia and our other adversaries a free pass.

It is a pity that his computer skills are so limited that he is unable to penetrate the IRS database and reveal Trump’s tax returns which still remain well hidden away from the peering eyes of the media. Now that would be a huge scoop!