Multiple electronic items were stolen from senators' offices yesterday, U.S. officials confirmed.
“This is probably going to take several days to flesh out exactly what happened, what was stolen, what wasn't,” he said. The stolen electronics and documents “could have potential national security equities,” he said.
The exact number of devices is still unknown. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) confirmed yesterday a laptop had been taken from his office. His office did not respond to a request for comment.
House administrators remotely locked laptops and shut down wired network access, Eric Geller reported. IT hasn't identified any breaches so far, a memo sent to members said. more
While the Zombies were sucking up sensitive government electronics, they also opened the congressional doors to foreign entities. Spies couldn't ask for more: ample time to prepare, excellent cover, or easier access.
A TSCM Deep Clean will be required to detect the electronic surveillance devices and cyber viruses that may have been embedded during the brief apocalypse. ~Kevin
