WikiLeaks claimed that a vast trove of CIA documents, hacking tools and code representing “the majority of its hacking arsenal” were leaked within the cyber security community — and that it had received, and released, a part of them. Bypassing encryptionThe archive shows the CIA exploiting weaknesses it discovers in hardware and software systems, including those made by US companies — without letting anyone know about the flaws in question. Documents show the CIA has produced more than 1,000 malware systems — viruses, trojans and other software that can infiltrate and take control of personal electronics, WikiLeaks noted. The agency has also examined hacking into the electronic control systems on cars and trucks, potentially enabling it to control them remotely. “We do not comment on the authenticity or content of purported intelligence documents,” said spokesman Jonathan Liu in an email.

Source: Manila Times March 08, 2017 03:28 UTC