WikiLeaks has two legacies: transparency sites that work with journalists and the public, and a wave of geopolitical influence operations that launder stolen documents. My WashPost story is free for nonsubscribers who cough up an email address. wapo.st/4bjRvHF#wikileaks#assange#ddosecrets

WikiLeaks launched an era of hacking, leaking and influence operations

Born at least in part of idealism, WikiLeaks’ aid to a Russian influence operation succeeded so well that it ushered in a golden era of hacking and leaking.