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Why would they need to keep a source anonymous if they mentioned them in a public tweet? https://twitter.com/beatsballert/status/1277557875888533504 https://tw
by dewey 6y ago
Why would they need to keep a source anonymous if they mentioned them in a public tweet?
https://twitter.com/beatsballert/status/1277557875888533504 https://twitter.com/beatsballert/status/1277557875888533504
I'd assume they wouldn't post the full name if someone sends them a private email.
- nisten 6y agoIt's a psychological matter, the more increased publicity the higher the likely hood of an illogical backclash against the person, especially if they live in places where the rule of law doesn't protect them well.
- dewey 6y agoThe likelihood of a person getting in trouble for posting information about a badly written malware in some pirated copy of a software seems very slim. It’s not like they are exposing some nation state’s surveillance plan.
- nisten 6y agoThey could be screwing over a local company that developed the malware and, it's just good journalistic practice in general to protect your source.