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Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:06:15 -0700
From: Jonathan Medina <jonmedina@...il.com>
To: full-disclosure@...ts.grok.org.uk
Subject: Re: wikileaks still under attack,
	pressure revved up

I am in the military, currently in Iraq, and these Wikileaks posts
have hurt us more than people realize. It does two things, first, it
demonstrates our tactics and procedures which allow insurgents to
conduct more effective attacks against us, and second, the information
it provides to insurgents endangers our sources and the families of
sources that have provided us with valuable information. It also
provides a means of giving insurgents propaganda to use against us.
Whether you agree with the war or not, the publication of these
documents hurts people who had no say in the decision to go to war.
Having said that, I absolutely do not support the illegal attacks and
denial of service to the site. Here is a link to a tech news article i
read today on the issue.

http://cybersecurityreport.nextgov.com/2010/10/wikileaks_communications_infrastructure_attacked.php?oref=latest_posts



On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 12:49 PM, Ana Kismet <anakismet@...il.com> wrote:
> I have seen nothing released that reveals sensitive information such as "GPS
> co-ords + details of those who co-op'd with soldiers."
>
> This is a rumor. If you have proof that this is not a rumor, please post it.
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 11:51 AM, Cal Leeming [Simplicity Media Ltd]
> <cal.leeming@...plicitymedialtd.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>> This will be my first and last post on this topic (again).
>> I've just finished watching some videos about what wikileaks have been
>> doing.
>> It appears that they released a bunch of documents that revealed
>> information such as GPS co-ords + details of those who co-op'd with
>> soldiers. He also posted the names of these people too, and a bunch of
>> information which could jeopardise the protection of soldiers on the ground,
>> from all countries.
>> I can appreciate his previous efforts, but what he has done here is put
>> many lifes at risk, both civilians and soldiers.
>> So, if the US military have launched an all our war on Wikileaks, whether
>> it be legal or not, I can't say it would be entirely shocking.
>> On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Harry Behrens <harry@...rens.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Sorry to all of those who think this is "gossiping", but:
>>>
>>> Wikileaks has been down for ca. 2 weeks now during which time the US has
>>> at least cut off their financial channels.
>>> This during a period where WL has announced another major leak release
>>> this time re. Iraq.
>>> What is also extremely disconcerting is the absolute silence of _all_
>>> main street media to the topic (gag...?)
>>>
>>> Now the latest tweet reads:
>>> "WikiLeaks communications infrastructure is currently under attack.
>>> Project BO move to coms channel S. Activate Reston5."
>>>
>>> Yet again I would like to pint out that there seems to be a concerted
>>> high power attack going on against WL
>>> And yet again I would like to point out it would be interesting to know
>>> what is rally happening.
>>> And yet again I'd like to emphasize that this indeed a security issue;
>>> it does concern netizens and citizens in general if major government
>>> organisations engage in what seems to be a dirty war against a
>>> whistleblowing organisation.
>>>
>>> If anybody knows more, pls. do share insights...
>>>
>>>     Harry
>>>
>>>
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>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Cal Leeming
>>
>> Operational Security & Support Team
>>
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>> Tickets: support@...plicitymedialtd.co.uk
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>>
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>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> Cal Leeming
>>
>> Operational Security & Support Team
>>
>> Out of Hours: +44 (07534) 971120 | Support
>> Tickets: support@...plicitymedialtd.co.uk
>> Fax: +44 (02476) 578987 | Email: cal.leeming@...plicitymedialtd.co.uk
>> IM: AIM / ICQ / MSN / Skype (available upon request)
>>
>> Simplicity Media Ltd. All rights reserved.
>> Registered company number 7143564
>>
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>
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