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What is the actual evidence that the hack was done by Cozy Bear/APT29/Russia? I keep seeing this information repeated all over the place, but no mention of how

• Red_Leaves_Flyy 6y ago
  What are you looking for, a confession? This is information shared by people involved in investigating and remediating this attack, if the investigators share the smoking guns they show their hand to the attacker. There are what, three countries capable of an attack of this magnitude? China, Russia, and Israel? I wouldn't rule out a clandestine non-governmental operation, but that is unprecedented at this scale.
  • maest 6y ago
    > What are you looking for, a confession? I'm looking for evidence that would make me believe the attackers were indeed Russian-backed. So far we've seen no evidence, which means we have to take what the government sayhs at face value, and I'm sure I don't need to spell out why that's problematic. Just because it's hard to find/provide evidence doesn't mean we blindly have to accept what we're told.
    • Red_Leaves_Flyy 6y ago
      I'm not arguing that you accept attribution blindly. That being said, asking for attribution with evidence right now is absurd. No one, except the attackers, knows the full depth or breadth of the attack. To make a positive id at this moment, and explain how investigators are attributing responsibility is reckless. Asking for evidence behind attribution at this time is essentially flamebait. If you doubt the attribution it may be better to question the record of those making these accusations and what they stand to gain by making them.
  • AnimalMuppet 6y ago
    Maybe Iran. Maybe North Korea. Oh yeah, and the US is definitely capable. I'm not sure they would do this in their own nest, though.