2017-02-10.7z

: The decrypted contents of that file exposed a massive global covert hacking program, including:

The filename refers to a critical piece of the "Vault 7" leak, an massive archive of CIA hacking tools published by WikiLeaks in March 2017.

: The date in the filename (February 10, 2017) indicates when the archive was finalized for distribution, just weeks before it would paralyze the CIA’s cyber capabilities and force companies like Cisco and Apple to scramble for patches. 2017-02-10.7z

These documents demonstrate that the CIA makes use of publicly disclosed vulnerabilities in their exploits; instead of 'zero days' - Center for Democracy and Technology

: On March 7, 2017, WikiLeaks officially launched "Year Zero" and provided the password to unlock the archive. It contained 8,761 documents and files stolen from an isolated, high-security network within the CIA's Center for Cyber Intelligence. : The decrypted contents of that file exposed

The appearance of 2017-02-10.7z marked the beginning of one of the most significant security breaches in U.S. intelligence history.

: The .7z extension indicates it was compressed using the 7-Zip utility, which supports high-level AES encryption. It contained 8,761 documents and files stolen from

: A program developed with the UK’s MI5 that could turn Samsung smart TVs into covert microphones while they appeared to be off.