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February 10, 2011

Firms Planned Attacks on WikiLeaks, Supporters 
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Leaked emails show three private intelligence firms developed a plan to
attack Wiki Leaks and its supporters following reports Wiki Leaks had
obtained embarrassing internal documents on Bank of America. According
to the Tech Herald, the companies Palantir Technologies, HBGary Federal
and Berico Technologies hatched a plan to target Salon.com columnist
Glenn Greenwald, a vocal supporter of Wiki Leaks. The plan also called
for a public smear campaign against Wiki Leaks, cyberattacks on its
websites, and efforts to spark divisions among its volunteers. There is
no direct evidence Bank of America knew of the proposal, but it was
developed at the request of a law firm that met with Bank of America in
December.



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