Transparent Tribe: Evolution analysis,part 1
Background and key findings Transparent Tribe, also known as PROJECTM and MYTHIC LEOPARD, is a highly prolific group whose activities can be traced as far back as 2013. Proofpoint published a very good article about them in 2016, and since that day, we have kept an eye on the group. We have periodically reported their […] more…Senate: WikiLeaks Knowingly Assisted Russian Influence Effort Before 2016 Election
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