Democrats discover email hack widespread – fear catastrophic ‘October surprise’
Democrats are in panic mode after discovering that the recent email hacking attack was more widespread than previously thought.
Investigators believe that more than 100 personal email accounts of party officials, groups, and even Hillary Clinton’s key campaign staff were compromised.
The discovery has many in the party concerned that another email dump, like the one that cost the DNC Chairwoman her position, could come from WikiLeaks just before the November elections and reveal extremely damaging information about Hillary.
The source of the hack is still in question. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has hinted that the murdered DNC staffer, Seth Rich, might have been a source.
ANNOUNCE: WikiLeaks has decided to issue a US$20k reward for information leading to conviction for the murder of DNC staffer Seth Rich.
— WikiLeaks (@wikileaks) August 9, 2016
Rich’s 4 am death was the result of him two gunshots in the back. Police are treating it like a robbery, but Seth’s belongings, including his wallet and watch, were not taken.
The FBI is investigating possible Russian involvement based on the code used in the hacking attack.