Hackers thought to be working for Russian intelligence have carried out a series of cyber breaches targeting reporters at the New York Times and other US news organizations, according to US officials briefed on the matter.
I wonder what they were looking for at media organizations.
Times spokeswoman Eileen Murphy said the company had seen “no evidence” that any breaches had occurred.
Sir Humphrey: “That’s because you haven’t looked, and because we haven’t shown you.”
Prime Minister: “I know. Well done, Humphrey.”
(From the British comedy “Yes, Prime Minister”)
They may not be looking for anything in particular.
They may be leaving something(s) behind.
“You might very well say so. I couldn’t possibly comment.”
“I wonder what they were looking for at media organizations.”
Sources. People who talk. Bureaucrats with loose lips. Potential assets.