You are kind of changing the subject. Yes, hacking is possible. Yes it deserves attention. But that doesn’t justify inaccurate and irresponsible reporting. That doesn’t justify so many mainstream outlets reporting on ‘hacking’ when there is inadequate evidence to demonstrate a hack. That Salon article is not alone and…

In all seriousness and with no intent to be a troll or conspiracy wonk, there is no evidence here or in any linked article that indicates with reasonable certainty that anything at all was “hacked.” ‘Fishing’ is not hacking. And ‘anonymous government sources’ are not evidence.