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kpete

(72,901 posts) Fri Sep 19, 2014, 12:56 PM Sep 2014

Report: Snowden's leaks didn't help terrorists [View all]

The analysis by Flashpoint Global Partners, a private security firm, examined the frequency of releases and updates of encryption software by jihadi groups and mentions of encryption in jihadi social media forums to assess the impact of Snowden’s information. It found no correlation in either measure to Snowden’s leaks about the NSA’s surveillance techniques, which became public beginning June 5, 2013...

“Nothing has changed about the encryption methodologies that they use,” he said. “It’s difficult to reconcile with the claim that they have dramatically improved their encryption technology since Snowden.”

more:
http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/nsa-snooping/snowden-leaks-didnt-make-al-qaeda-change-tactics-says-report-n203731
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/19/1330814/-Report-Snowden-s-leaks-didn-t-help-terrorists

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Report: Snowden's leaks didn't help terrorists [View all] kpete Sep 2014 OP

No, they didn't. They helped Putin. randome Sep 2014 #1

That's not possible LondonReign2 Sep 2014 #2

It helped him politically, not in terms of hard data. randome Sep 2014 #5

How did it help him politically? Hissyspit Sep 2014 #18

You mean the NSA benefited Putin. Violating the Constitution is definitely not benefiting sabrina 1 Sep 2014 #20

yes this terrorism stuff is all a red herring Man from Pickens Sep 2014 #26

In the short term, but not in the long term. Major Hogwash Sep 2014 #27

They embarrassed Obama. That's all the critics really gave a shit about. /nt Marr Sep 2014 #3

They embarrassed Obama. That's all his fans really gave a shit about. /nt LondonReign2 Sep 2014 #6

No, critics were and are interested in government intrusion and privacy rights. /nt Marr Sep 2014 #7

Are the critics you refer to in post 3 different from the critics in post 7? LondonReign2 Sep 2014 #9

Yes, I meant to refer to the group that you described as "fans". Marr Sep 2014 #14

Myth busted LittleBlue Sep 2014 #4

More myths that need busting lark Sep 2014 #11

+1 LittleBlue Sep 2014 #13

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Sep 2014 #8

No. But, the CIA did help the terrorists. Tierra_y_Libertad Sep 2014 #10

kick for the MIC whiners librechik Sep 2014 #12

Still, no excuse! He criticized the government and that is just plain wrong! Douglas Carpenter Sep 2014 #15

One report says it did, one report says it didn't nt kelliekat44 Sep 2014 #16

and anyone with a brain can figure out.... GummyBearz Sep 2014 #24

every time Clapper opens his mouth, a MisterP Sep 2014 #17

It ESPECIALLY didn't help the Official US Authorized Terrorists Demeter Sep 2014 #19

This report is laughable, as if the released information context can only be the internet. uponit7771 Sep 2014 #21

What the hell did he lie about? LiberalLovinLug Sep 2014 #36

Another link for you marym625 Sep 2014 #22

Who are "Flashpoint Global Partners", and who paid them to prepare that "report"? George II Sep 2014 #23

Well, there's this from a "senior analyst" at Flashpoint Global Partners.. Cha Sep 2014 #32

I guess my question hit a little too close to home??? George II Sep 2014 #25

Let me google that for you Electric Monk Sep 2014 #28

Cute - I already did google them and found their website.... George II Sep 2014 #33

Snowden's leaks? No. Recursion Sep 2014 #29

And there is the thread win. nt msanthrope Sep 2014 #34

But what about that big war between Australia and Indonesia??!?!?!? bullwinkle428 Sep 2014 #30

Kicked for an early morning review of Law of the Land ... MrMickeysMom Sep 2014 #31

Then Comrade Eddie should have no problem at the bar of the court. When is his flight back? nt msanthrope Sep 2014 #35

"Comrade" Eddie? sure, and Putin is Karl Marx LiberalLovinLug Sep 2014 #37