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technology1 year ago

Google Confirms Authenticity of Major Search Algorithm Leak

Google has confirmed the authenticity of a massive leak of 2,500 internal documents related to its search algorithm, revealing discrepancies between the company's public statements and internal practices. The documents suggest that factors like click rates, Chrome data, website size, and "domain authority" influence search rankings, contradicting previous denials by Google. Experts describe this as the biggest leak ever for Google's search algorithm, providing unprecedented insight into its operations, though Google warns against drawing conclusions from the incomplete and potentially outdated information.

via New York Post |
#document-leak#google#online-bias
militarysecurity2 years ago

Air Force IG Report Reveals Disciplinary Actions Taken in Response to Document Leak Investigation

Fifteen members of the military, ranging in rank from staff sergeant to colonel, have faced disciplinary or administrative actions following an internal investigation into the arrest of Airman 1st Class Jack Teixeira, who is awaiting trial for allegedly leaking secrets online. An Air Force Inspector General report found that three members of Teixeira's unit could have reported their concerns and potentially limited the breach but intentionally failed to do so. The report also identified several contributing factors that enabled Teixeira's alleged access and disclosures to continue, including inconsistent guidance on reporting incidents and a lack of oversight. The report emphasizes the importance of safeguarding classified defense information and holding responsible individuals accountable.

via WCVB Boston|
#air-force#disciplinary-actions#document-leak
military2 years ago

Air Force unit loses intel mission amid document leak investigation.

The Air Force unit to which the Air Guardsman who is suspected of leaking classified documents online was assigned is "not currently performing its assigned intelligence mission," as the Air Force Inspector General investigates the Massachusetts Air National Guard's 102nd Intelligence Wing. The entire force has been told to conduct a stand-down to review security practices and conduct additional training. The investigation is ongoing, and accountability is being looked at not only from a criminal standpoint for the individual but also for the organization itself.

via CNN|
#air-force#document-leak#intelligence
politics2 years ago

Biden: US getting closer to identifying document leaker.

US President Joe Biden has said that the investigation into the apparent leak of classified military intelligence documents is "getting close". The documents, which began to appear online in early March, contain information on US assessments of the war in Ukraine and intelligence on close US allies. The man believed to be behind the leaks has been identified as 21-year-old Jack Teixeira, a member of the intelligence wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard. While unverified, the documents have generated responses from several governments and social media companies have been called on to avoid facilitating the circulation of material detrimental to public safety and national security.

via Al Jazeera English|
#classified-information#document-leak#investigation