My quotes about "fiction" was not from the closing ceremony, but by an official from the presidency http://www.contact.az/docs/2012/Interview/110900017569en.htm#.UJz7OmnMqlJ my point is unsubstantiated hacking claims feeds the Azerbaijani's government claims about "fictions" regarding internet freedom in Az. Perhaps it is stupid to pursue this, I just want diplomats to be diplomatic and responsible. I think evidence, rather than sabre rattling is important in international cybersecurity incidents. On 10 November 2012 23:43, John Scott-Railton wrote:

If this isn't already on your radar, AP and others are reporting that EU Officials at the Baku conference report being hacked in their hotel.

SNIP "...spokesman Ryan Heath told The Associated Press that the attack occurred while they were in their hotel. He declined to say who might be responsible, adding that the computers would be analyzed for clues.

It wasnbt immediately clear whether the attack resulted in theft of any information.

Kroes criticized her hosts during the forum Wednesday, attacking the Azeri government for allegedly spying on activists online and b violating the privacy of journalists and their sources.b...

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Link is: http://www.salon.com/2012/11/10/eu_officials_we_were_hacked_at_web_conferenc...

John Scott-Railton www.johnscottrailton.com

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