As an infosec pro who held security clearance for a number of years, I am somewhat surprised by the big public reaction to top brass' use of Signal for unauth transmission of TS/SCI (NOFORN?) info. This is almost certainly the least harmful security error they have made thus far. I suppose the public really *doesn't* understand what happens when you get rid of qualified & experienced people and tear down regulations associated with safety & quality which may have originally taken much more time & consideration to implement than they will to dismantle

1/ 🚨 NEW: Treasury just launched what might be the most sweeping financial surveillance program in U.S. history. In 30 border ZIP codes, ANY money transfer over $200 will trigger automatic government reporting. Previously this threshold was $10,000.

That isn't a typo! #privacy

https://twitter.com/HackingButLegal/status/1900428034668118142

2/ What does this mean? If you live in affected areas of CA or TX and send money to family in Mexico, your personal details—name, address, ID info—will be automatically sent to the government starting in mid-April.
For undocumented immigrants, this creates an impossible choice.

Everyone now understands why I have publicly doxed multiple agents of foreign influence inside the U.S. and why those dudes have attacked me on a near-daily basis for several years as I pointed out their hidden acts of sabotage against the American people My research on this topic has been ongoing for several years. The more I looked, the more I found.

Slides in description with added content

Journalists: Adam Ramada, who works for Musk inside DOGE to "help" the Dept of Education and was just blocked by name from accessing our data by a judge, has an interesting resume in finance involving managing foreign funds, and a history targeting the Dept on behalf of private corporate interests.

Entities:
- Purelake Capital LLC (DE, revoked?)
- Palindrome Investment Advisors LLC (CA, filings not up to date, some names wiped from co-founder bios)

Judge's order naming him (PDF, pg. 5): democracydocket.com/wp-content/upl…

🚨 NEW: I regret to inform the public the individual blocking @RepMaxineWaters @MaxwellFrostFL et. al lawful entrance to the Dept. of Education today appears to be Tobie Jansen van Rensburg, an offensive cybersecurity expert from South Africa who runs "Grey Owl Cyber Defense".

https://twitter.com/MaxwellFrostFL/status/1887882735844298916

They wiped his face from PimEyes, but I still found him.

Flashback to the American life I lived the week of Election Day, 2016.

This was my Before. Everything changed after that


November 2, 2016. My tweet highlighted on stage during Ashton Kutcher’s speech.

What a different world it was, then.

European reactions to the American mess European reactions to the American mess, continued

🧵 EXPLAINER: TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS INCLUDING ENDING BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP/JUS SOLI

👀 This executive order aims to limit automatic birthright citizenship in the U.S. by reinterpreting the "subject to the jurisdiction thereof" clause of the 14th Amendment (DANGER!! THAT ONE PROVIDES EQUAL PROTECTION!!)

The order affects children born in the US after February 19, 2025 (30 days from the order's date) to two specific categories of parents:

1. Children born to mothers without legal status in the US and fathers who are neither US citizens nor permanent residents,
2. Children born to mothers with temporary legal status (like tourist or student visas) and fathers who are neither US citizens nor permanent residents.

Federal agencies including the State Dept, DoJ, DHS, and SSA will be required to:

- Stop issuing citizenship documentation to affected newborns
- Reject state or local documents claiming citizenship status for affected individuals
- Issue public guidance within 30 days explaining how they will implement these changes

The order applies these key limitations (FOR NOW!!!)
- Applies only to births occurring 30 days after the order's date
- Does not affect children of legal permanent residents
- Does not revoke existing citizenship for anyone born before the effective date

This executive order represents a seismic shift in how birthright citizenship has traditionally been interpreted and applied in the United States. It is already facing immediate legal challenges by ACLU and others, as it attempts to change a long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment through executive action rather than through legislation or constitutional amendment (WARNING! DICTATORSHIP AHEAD!!).

The practical implementation and enforcement of this order will depend on several factors, including:

- The response of state and local governments
- Legal challenges that may prevent or delay implementation
- The ability of federal agencies to verify parental status at the time of birth
- The capacity of agencies to implement new verification systems Another order titled, "PROTECTING THE UNITED STATES FROM FOREIGN TERRORISTS AND OTHER NATIONAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY THREATS" implements stricter vetting procedures for all foreign nationals, both those seeking entry and those already present in the United States. It requires continuous monitoring for security threats and establishes new standards for evaluating ideological alignment with American values and institutions.

That order states criteria for exclusion or removal includes individuals with "hostile attitudes" toward American institutions, which can easily be construed as including those who advocate for cultural or social changes deemed threatening to the administration.

People in our country have a hard time facing inconvenient facts.

IMO, no leader is driving any effort that would change this outcome, as the People are kept ignorant, and have not demanded it. Believing otherwise is unwise, as there is no countering info to negate thus far.

https://twitter.com/HackingButLegal/status/1874650519702225366

Nothing on TV about this. Newspapers not accurately reflecting reality. Media is complicit.

America was correctly judged weak by fascist enemies, and attacked anew.

Vulnerabilities previously mapped—Now, the intelligence priorities of other nations will be carried out—for $$$.

1/🧵

Q: Why do the GOP and Kremlin bots slander Kamala Harris and other Dems as "Marxist"?

A: I can explain! First, a little context:

Social Murder is a term used to describe unnatural deaths caused by social, political, or economic oppression, rather than direct violence. 2/ Social murder is committed by the elites against the poor, sometimes through omission rather than commission, & results in deaths that may seem natural, but were actually preventable.

1/ The promised laughs/tears of the day have arrived!

Buckle up y'all! Remember that incel loser who came at me the other day (image below, top left)? 👇🤠

Let's talk about it. Signals indicate the account belongs to Vladislav "Artem" Klyushin, a convicted hacker who was recently traded back to Moscow (Artem is a common diminutive for Vladislav).

He's wealthy and well-connected, is an associate of a GRU operative already indicted by the U.S. for interference in the 2016 election, runs cybersecurity firm "M-13" which does IT work for Putin's office, and was–and may still actively be–one of Putin's "Musketeers" (bodyguards, somewhat akin to the Secret Service) in the Federal Protective Service (FSO), which is reportedly assigned some level of responsibility over information warfare.

ARTEM_KLYUSHIN represents a high-level Kremlin influence actor who combines cyber and info warfare capabilities, financial operations, and direct policy influence through social media channels owned by his partners to achieve the goals of the man to whom he is loyal.

KEY FINDINGS

> Direct operational connection to GRU through indicted business partner Yermakov
> Demonstrated ability to predict and potentially influence major U.S. policy decisions
> Pre-arranged platform access on X
> Evidence of active, long-running coordination with Trump world + Musk
> Visible systematic strategy to degrade U.S. institutional safeguards

I apologize if images are a bit fuzzy, as the size limit on X is 10mb–I can also mirror these elsewhere later. 2/ Klyushin's cyber capabilities and social media operations likely stem from FSO training/connections rather than just GRU links. His relative ease of access to both Putin and elite western figures fits the operational pattern of FSO based on what is publicly known.

> FSO training/connection explains combination of technical and social capabilities
> Part of Putin's "Musketeers" system of trusted operators in strategic positions
> Activities mirror FSO's evolution from protection to Active Measures
> Uses FSO-style elite access patterns (ex. social events)
> Demonstrates FSO's characteristic focus on info warfare and institutional penetration

FSO officers being "elevated to ministerial posts and regional leadership positions" as described in the article below contextualizes Klyushin's focus on U.S. personnel appointments and institutional restructuring in his recent social media activity.

‼️🚨 These flyers have no creator attribution or symbology, and I doubt they are organic. They appear to be a continuation of the Kremlin‘s hybrid warfare tactics targeting NYC.

Goal: To obscure the next planned acts of violence as “stochastic”, or “random” attacks.

#Article5 Same gig as @LibsofTikTok: to give the public handy explanations when the Kremlin engages in terroristic acts on U.S. soil to influence Americans.

This is how they cover themselves and are able to continue engaging in “gray zone aggression” or “sub-threshold warfare”.

1/ Why do the fascists want to defund America's cyber defense agency?

Because they could implement something like what I describe in the section titled, "Technical Challenges and Solutions": hackingbutlegal.com/p/disinformati… x.com/HackingButLega… 2/ Why do they want to defund DHS's CISA and leave us vulnerable to cyber warfare?

Because DHS got the idea it could fight information warfare as well as cyber warfare, an idea which was immediately attacked by Putinists.

Tulsi Gabbard was very upset!!

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disinform…

After the 2020 election, there were many investigations & calls for recounts led by GOP which were found to be baseless. Dems refusing to fight means they believe recounts won't change anything & will only lead to greater democratic distrust which undermines our electoral system. Thing is, we don't even have a plan to stop bomb threats from affecting the next elections.

We can't even build one until we deeply understand what happened here–which may change our perception of the outcome.

Lawmakers avoiding this are shirking their responsibility to us.

I've been developing a news analysis tool. Want to see what it can do? 😉 Ignore the numerical score for now.

Analysis: "Social media star Peanut the Squirrel has been euthanized after being seized from NY home"

The USA TODAY article covering the euthanization of Peanut the Squirrel presents as straightforward news reporting, but reveals concerning patterns when examined in depth.

The analysis indicates the article may inadvertently serve as a vehicle for state enforcement messaging, with a final risk score of 924 (High-Moderate Risk) after reliability adjustments.

The article's framing demonstrates several critical issues:

1. Selective Context: While the article mentions the bite incident that precipitated euthanization, it omits crucial context about:
- The animal's long-term health history
- The absence of prior rabies symptoms
- The owner's demonstrated animal care expertise
- Alternative testing or quarantine options

2. Authority Perspective Dominance: The narrative heavily centers official justifications while providing limited scrutiny of:
- The necessity for immediate euthanization
- The decision to euthanize both animals simultaneously
- The timing of enforcement action against a high-profile social media pet
- The relationship between viral status and enforcement priorities

3. Enforcement Pattern Indicators: Several elements suggest potential use of public health protocols as an enforcement tool:
- Timing of the seizure
- Immediate move to euthanization
- Targeting of both animals
- Use of rabies testing justification despite no prior symptoms

Public Interest Implications
The case raises significant public interest concerns regarding:
- Use of administrative powers
- Wildlife pet enforcement strategies
- Social media influence on enforcement
- Public health protocol application

Critical Omissions
The article's reliability is significantly impacted by failure to address:
1. Alternative testing options
2. Standard protocols for suspected rabies cases
3. Pattern of enforcement against social media pets
4. Prior relationship between authorities and the sanctuary

Propaganda Elements
State propaganda elements score highly due to:
- Uncritical presentation of authority justifications
- Emphasis on deterrence messaging
- Selective information presentation
- Use of public health concerns to justify immediate action

Broader Context
The analysis reveals potential patterns in wildlife regulation enforcement:
1. Higher scrutiny of visible social media cases
2. Use of public health protocols as enforcement mechanisms
3. Immediate euthanization as deterrent strategy
4. Limited consideration of alternative solutions

Public Interest vs. Authority Narrative
The article demonstrates tension between:
- Public health protection claims
- Enforcement agenda execution
- Social media influence on enforcement
- Animal welfare considerations

Conclusion
While presenting as straightforward news reporting, the article reveals concerning patterns in wildlife regulation enforcement and raises questions about the use of public health protocols as enforcement tools. The high-moderate risk assessment reflects significant concerns about narrative framing and potential state agenda, despite the article's apparent neutrality.

The analysis suggests readers should approach the official narrative with skepticism and consider broader patterns of enforcement, particularly regarding high-profile social media pets. The case may represent a larger trend of using public health protocols as enforcement mechanisms against wildlife pets, regardless of their care conditions or history.

Recommendations for Readers
1. Question the necessity of immediate euthanization
2. Consider broader enforcement patterns
3. Examine the relationship between social media visibility and enforcement
4. Research similar cases and outcomes
5. Consider alternative testing protocols

Areas for Further Investigation
1. Pattern of enforcement actions against viral pet accounts
2. Alternative rabies testing protocols
3. Standard quarantine procedures
4. History of department's enforcement strategies
5. Relationship between social media visibility and enforcement priorities

Source: usatoday.com/story/news/nat… Core Ethics Breached:
cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct

❌ Truth & Thoroughness
- Didn't question why both animals needed immediate euthanization
- Failed to verify necessity of killing vs quarantine
- No expert input on rabies testing alternatives
- No investigation of bite incident details
- Omitted crucial context about animals' health histories

❌ Watchdog Function
- Accepted authority narrative without scrutiny
- Failed to question timing of seizure
- No investigation of enforcement patterns
- Didn't challenge simultaneous euthanization justification
- Ignored red flags about possible ulterior motives

❌ Balance & Fair Play
- Over-relied on authority sources
- Under-represented sanctuary owner's expertise
- No veterinary/wildlife expert perspectives
- Failed to explore standard protocols
- Didn't question why both animals were targeted

❌ Independence
- Functioned more as authority mouthpiece than independent press
- Amplified deterrence message uncritically
- Failed to maintain skeptical distance from official narrative
- Didn't question enforcement timing vs social media status

Bottom Line: Paper essentially served as uncritical platform for authority action rather than fulfilling journalistic duty to investigate and question government power exercise. Classic case of "stenography journalism" rather than watchdog reporting.

Key Question Ignored: Why euthanize both animals immediately when neither showed rabies symptoms and one wasn't even involved in alleged bite?

When these spies travel to another country and need to become established, they must work to build their 'legend'–A convincing backstory.

One of the handiest ways to do this and make relationships in the local community is Meetup.

> On the left: The guy in the thread below
> On the right: The lying troll @/cafrozed who submitted fake evidence in the torswats case to @seminolesheriff @SeminoleSO @FBI @WIRED.

His real name isn't Brad Dennis, and his real job isn't Private Investigator 🤡

1/
2/ His name is actually Michael O'Leary and he holds a top secret TS/SCI security clearance bc he works in skunkworks (highly classified projects) for government contractors in the aerospace and weapons industry.

@DeptofDefense @RaytheonDefen__ @RTX_News This guy appears to be a mole FYI, linked to Seattle in public record and lots of inconsistencies.

Lying to/working with the press ( ) to obscure true evidence regarding a matter of national security (nationwide SWATTING attacks on POLITICIANS) while using a covert identity.

wired.com/story/torswats…
linkedin.com/in/mfoleary

Oh, I see why. 🤡 Another Russian illegal.

1. Here's the guy's biometric match: a cached profile pic from a VK domain: (Source: ) - Try changing the URL parameters to get the Russian error message.

2. Here he is again as a sheep in wolf's clothing at a @Y_P_I event in Providence, RI around roughly June 2022. (Source: )

3. Third image: His avatar from Spoutible.

Fuck you, Putin! 🖕 CC: @DOJNatSec @FBIsun1-54.userapi.com/s/v1/if1/BBv0c…
myemail.constantcontact.com/YPI-Summer-New…

He's scared now? Good. The jig's up. Get the FUCK out of my country.

So it seems that Musk did gift some Cybertrucks to Putin's Chechen warlord Kadyrov, but when the news got out was forced to remotely disable them lest he be arrested for an intentional sanctions violation.

1/ One more piece of important evidence ⬇️

edition.cnn.com/2024/09/20/bus… 2/ Yes, Elon, we really do think you're poorly intentioned and colluding with enemies of America. It's very easy to believe based on everything else you've done.

https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1825307592404398131

1/🧵 Russia's Information Warfare: What is it?

The Kremlin uses disinformation as a tool to manipulate events & erode trust beyond its goal of influencing public opinion. It aims to achieve political goals (chiefly, Putin's revanchist fantasies) through intricate information warfare strategies. 🕵️‍♀️💻

👀 Their tactics are diverse, & constantly evolving:

Amplified Propaganda: Spreading biased or false narratives via traditional media & online channels (bots, paid influencers) - often targeting specific political agendas. 💥🌎
Information Warfare Operations: Disrupting information flows to influence public opinion on crucial issues like elections and international conflicts. 💣

This thread discusses a few of these tactics and explores the impact of Russian hybrid warfare strategies on global politics.

Let's go! 🌍➡️🤓 2/🧵 Create ‘Information Bubbles’, Amplify Narratives 🫧📢

Concept: This involves targeting specific audiences with tailored information to solidify their pre-existing biases or prejudices, creating echo chambers that limit exposure to opposing viewpoints. This can be achieved through carefully crafted online content and propaganda campaigns on social media platforms using algorithms designed for targeted advertising ("Information Bubbles", "Propagande Media").

Sample methods include:
- Using fake accounts or bots on Twitter, Facebook, Telegram, etc. to sow discord by spreading disinformation.
- Provocative online articles and analyses targeting one or more specific demographic(s) with inflammatory/hateful rhetoric.

Historical Example: In 2014's early stages of the Ukrainian crisis, Russia employed a multifaceted information warfare strategy, using targeted social media campaigns on platforms favored by anti-Western or nationalist audiences while leveraging pro-Russian propaganda channels like RT. A deliberate operation aimed at weakening Ukrainian civil society and media outlets was undertaken to spread disinfo about government actions in Ukraine.

"Ukrainian territories that Russia unlawfully occupies have served as a testing ground for the Kremlin’s information operations and provide us with a glimpse into its present and future propaganda tactics."
–@AIIANational

Source: internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutl…

🚨 Trump's would-be assassin, Ryan Wesley Routh?

His Facebook + website indicate he's been working an active psyop campaign on behalf of Russia to recruit volunteers for Ukraine.

I invite those with Ukraine-specific knowledge to examine the website:

1/ fightforukraine.com.ua




2/ There are many signals in the text indicating that the website and his operation were a psyop.

The goal right now will be to paint him as a supporter of Ukraine. However, I will demonstrate why we should be very suspicious of this narrative, which Rouch worked hard to seed.

WHY were Springfield elem. schools targeted with terror threats today? WHO created the lying, hateful propaganda about Haitians in Ohio BEFORE the debate?

A: TENET Media 🇷🇺 + @libsoftiktok

🚩 Trump/Vance are weaponizing Russian propaganda against Americans!

Details below 1/ 2/ A big-picture overview of media reporting on this conspiracy theory and how it came to the forefront of American consciousness.

https://x.com/HackingButLegal/status/1834703696283771326