Following the leak, several anonymous Telegram channels used the stolen data to craft narratives claiming the outlet was "influenced by foreign intelligence," a common tactic used to delegitimize RFE/RL's reporting.
The leak was particularly dangerous because it exposed the identities of journalists and their sources in a region where independent media often faces government pressure. ras24.rar
RFE/RL confirmed the breach, stating it was a targeted effort to intimidate their staff. They emphasized that such attacks are a reaction to their investigative work on corruption and human rights. Following the leak, several anonymous Telegram channels used
Emails and chat logs between journalists and editors. Following the leak
Unpublished investigative reports and sensitive interview transcripts. The Impact