Wikileaks Issues ‘Torrent Insurance’ Encrypted File With Dead-Man's Switch

[Karmadillo]

6. Is the WikiLeaks Insurance File About Hillary Clinton?

http://heavy.com/news/2016/06/wikileaks-insurance-file-hillary-clinton-emails-when-released-what/

WikiLeaks just released a mysterious filed labeled “WIKILEAKS INSURANCE” for people everywhere to download in advance of a huge upcoming announcement. This file serves as a type of “deadman’s switch” that is currently encrypted. WikiLeaks will release a second encryption key to unlock the file if they are prevented from making a planned announcement. Because of previous statements made by WikiLeaks and Julian Assange, many people are wondering if this insurance file is meant to ensure that WikiLeaks can release potentially damaging information about Hillary Clinton.

<edit>

It’s important to note that at this point in time, we have no idea what is contained in the upcoming file or when it will be released. But since most of Assange’s comments to press recently have been about information he has on Clinton, that’s where most people are focusing their theories.

Some are wondering why WikiLeaks hasn’t just released the information already. Part of the reason may concern news cycles and making sure the release isn’t overshadowed by other national news happening at the same time. Part of the reason may also be related to when WikiLeaks received the file. The organization often combs through files to redact any sensitive information that might put lives in danger. The INSURANCE file is typically the unredacted version.