Hello! I received lots of questions from journalists and other people who are interested in my doings. Many thanks to all of you, it’s a pleasure for me!
Unfortunately, I couldn’t reply to each of you personally, especially given that you often asked the same questions. That’s why I decided to answer the most frequently asked questions here.
I divided them into three groups:
1. About me
2. About my activities and publications
3. About my political views
As you can guess, all special services are doing their best trying to locate and catch me. And I have absolutely no desire to help them. So, if your curiosity isn’t satisfied after reading this post, you may have my apologies. It’s a matter of life and death. But I can assure you that everything I do corresponds to my beliefs.
Let‘s get it started!
1. A glimpse of me
Many people ask me where I’m from, where I live and other personal information.
You see, I can’t show you my IDs, it would be stupid of me.
I can only tell you that I was born in Eastern Europe. I won’t answer where I am now. In fact, it’s better for me to change my location as often as possible. I have to hide.
But generally, it’s not that important for where I live. I can work wherever there’s an Internet connection. So I feel free in any free country.
A lot of people are concerned if I have any links to special services and Russia?
I’ll tell you that everything I do I do at my own risk. This is my personal project and I’m proud of it. Yes, I risk my life. But I know it’s worth it. No one knew about me several weeks ago. Nowadays the whole world’s talking about me. It’s really cool!
How can I prove this is true? I really don’t know. It seems the guys from CrowdStrike and the DNC would say I’m a Russian bear even if I were a catholic nun in fact. At first I was annoyed and disappointed. But now I realize they have nothing else to say. There’s no other way to justify their incompetence and failure. It’s much easier for them to accuse powerful foreign special services.
They just fucked up! They can prove nothing! All I hear is blah-blah-blah, unfounded theories and somebody’s estimates.
Specialists from Eastern Europe, Russia, China, India work for the leading IT-companies such as Google, IBM, Microsoft, Apple. There’s no surprise that many hackers are descendants from these regions.
Almost all recent famous hacker attacks have been attributed to Russia. The researchers supposed that the same instruments were implemented during the attacks. But I’d like to reveal a secret to all those cool IT-specialists: all the hackers in the world use almost the same tools. You can buy them or simply find on the web.
And btw, it was the Russian company Kaspersky Lab that was the first to start a myth about the almighty Russian hackers. It’s a fucking awesome advertisement. They mean that only the Russian antivirus company is able to cope with Russian hackers! Bingo!
I’m often asked if I’m afraid of being prosecuted by the FBI. My answer is No! I’ve expected it and that’s why I’m ready. They certainly have great possibilities. But it won’t be that easy to catch me. I took all precautions. Yes, there’s still a risk. But I hope they won’t find me.
You asked me several times if I’m a man or a woman. I’m a man. I’ve never met a female hacker of the highest level. Girls, don’t get offended, I love you.
2. About my activities and publications.
How do you estimate your hacking abilities? How much time does it take to acquire such skills?
Well… Actually, it’s up to you to estimate the one who is so widely spoken about. Personally I think that I’m among the best hackers in the world. And I don’t really think it could be easy to become a hacker of such a level. You can spend much time reading and learning but there’s absolutely no guarantee you’ll ever reach the top. You should be chosen, talented or something like that, I don’t know.
Who inspires me? Not the guys like Rambo or Terminator or any other like them. The world has changed. Assange, Snowden, and Manning are the heroes of the computer age. They struggle for truth and justice; they struggle to make our world better, more honest and clear. People like them make us hope for tomorrow. They are the modern heroes, they make history right now.
Marcel Lazar is another hero of mine. He inspired me and showed me the way. He proved that even the powers that be have weak points.
Anyway it seems that IT-companies and special services can’t realize that people like me act just following their ideas but not for money. They missed the bus with Assange and Snowden, they are not ready to live in the modern world. They are not ready to meet people who are smart and brave, who are eager to fight for their ideals, who can sacrifice themselves for the better future. Working for a boss makes them slow I suppose.
Who among Romanian hackers do you know? How sophisticated are the hackers from Moldova?
I know a couple of hackers from Romania who impressed me. Anyway, I’m not gonna call them by name. I mentioned Marcel because he is already widely known. We try not to disclose each other; this is a matter of our security.
As for Moldova, I think it’s a part of Romania, so there’s no reason to speak about it separately. So, there are also Romanian hackers there.
Other popular questions are why I broke into the DNC servers and if it was my first hack.
Obviously, it wasn’t my first hack. But I made some conclusions from the Marcel’s story and decided not to put all eggs in one basket. Moreover, other cases weren’t so successful and didn’t bring me the glory.
As for the DNC, first, the U.S. election race is one of the most exciting events that attracts people from all over the world. My hack wouldn’t go unnoticed in any case. And now I have my own fans who put me in a line with Assange and Snowden, so my bet has played I think.
Second, the chain is no stronger than its weaker link. Marcel showed where the weak points could be and I found them.
Why did it take me so long to publish the documents? Well, it was pretty interesting to wait until I was discovered. Really, it took them much longer than I expected. It was like playing hide-and-seek; I had to pass from one machine to another inside the network to stay stealth. It was breathtaking! And of course I was waiting for an appropriate moment to speak loud.
How did you break into the DNC network? And are you still in?
These questions are also very popular. I’ve already said about the software vulnerabilities. The DNC had NGP VAN software installed on their system so I used the 0-day exploit and then deployed my backdoor. The DNC used Windows on their server, so it made my work much easier. I installed my Trojan like virus on their PCs. I just modified the platform that I bought on the hacking forums for about $1.5k.
I’ve been inside the network for pretty long time, so I downloaded a lot of files. I lost access after they rebooted the system on June 12. But after all, if they’ll carry on like this it won’t be a problem to get in again and again.
Is it easy to find a 0-day vulnerability?
It seems hard at first glance, but for a really good specialist armed with good skills in fuzzing, the IDA Pro disassembler, and the WinDbg debugger it’s just a matter of time.
3. About my political views
There were lots of questions about my personal opinion on the U.S. politics and presidential candidates.
I don’t want to disappoint anyone, but none of the candidates has my sympathies. Each of them has skeletons in the closet and I think people have a right to know the truth about the politicians.
As for me, I see great differences between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Hillary seems so much false to me, she got all her money from political activities and lobbying, she is a slave of moguls, she is bought and sold. She never had to work hard and never risked everything she had. Her words don’t meet her actions. And her collusion with the DNC turned the primaries into farce.
Opposite to her, Donald Trump has earned his money himself. And at least he is sincere in what he says. His position is straight and clear.
Anyway that doesn’t mean that I support him. I’m totally against his ideas about closing borders and deportation policy. It’s a nonsense, absolute bullshit.
I have nothing to say about Bernie Sanders. It seems he never had a chance to win the nomination as the Democratic Party itself stood against him!
I beg your pardon if some of your questions didn’t get answers. I’ve chosen the most popular inquiries and those ones which don’t affect my security. You are always welcome to write me DMs, maybe I’ll make an UPD or post a new interview later.
And from me to you, here are some more interesting files from the DNC.
Fwd Clinton foundation Stories
Foreign Donations & FPOTUS Foundations
Clinton Foundation Investments FINAL
Copy_Sortable DNC PAC Research
DWS AZ Op-Ed Comparison Doc_LM
And other docs
POTUS Debate Response Document
Hillary Clinton Travel – Private Jets
GCI DNC Rap and Visual Materials_clean for vet
FOREIGN POLICY Debate Response Book
Jordan David Kaplan – The Legacy
Our Principles PAC – Anti Trump
HRC Travel – Private Jets FINAL
DNC PAC Calls & Contact List_MASTER TARGETS (8)
Hillary_Rodham_Clinton_oct 08 – march 09
Hillary_Rodham_Clinton_oct 07 – march 08
Hillary_Rodham_Clinton_Oct 06 – March 07
Hillary_Rodham_Clinton_april 08 -sep 08
Thanks for stopping by, I was wondering where you’d gone.
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There is a LOT at stake here not only for the future of freedom in the US but around the world. Please stop with the slow leak and just release everything you have. If we can prosecute Frau Clinton then the sooner the better.
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Agreed. It would be great to have the “more damaging” documents released before the DNC Convention in Philly.
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Releasing all at once is not the solution. 1) it is clear – the media is consciously ignoring all of this; 2) releasing all will mean that there will be no future chance of a story emerging despite the current state of affairs; 3) while I – personally – would love to be able to do research with all – again, the strategic release in batches KEEPS THE INTEREST moving forward. Americans have short-term memory.
Also: We know that he is not going to release all – himself. As he has given a substantial portion over to WikiLeaks for them to review and release.
While again – I would love those now – I assure you, WikiLeaks is thinking very strategically about how and when IT releases what IT has.
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rofl i am such a luddite i cant figure out to open p half this stuff so far rofl
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Many of these documents are Microsoft Word or Excel; I don’t think that they can be opened without the software. Maybe Guccifer2.0 will convert the documents to PDF so that everyone can see them.
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You can use Microsoft Live or Google Drive – both have Word/Excel compatible readers. Just download or if you have a Chrome Browser – save to Drive in Google.
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Download a free office program like Apache Open Office- there are others…
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They can be opened with Open Office Calc.
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actually i know its a new one but how likely is it that the whole trump spamming the hag of a Scottish pm is faked? I mean anyone can send a mail you get in your email to another person right? doesnt mean they sent it, and that Scottish pm was or still is being investigated for embezzling party funds so her and hilficer are like clones
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I have seen certain reports discussing and citing a series of low level staff emails (something I have been seeking). [i.e. The Smoking Gun]
But I can’t seem to find the file with these. Is that file on this dump here?
Please let me know if anyone knows the file these are coming from.
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Given the campaign of distraction and fear that Hillary is running, I think it’s logical to speculate Trump is running as a favor to the DNC. Trump is the only candidate with a lower favorability rating than Clinton. Would she have stood a chance against any other Republican candidate? Probably not. And now we see Trump self-destructing more and more before our eyes, his money dwindling, his comments nonsensical. The entire world seems united behind defeating him…… Clinton’s plan all along? Makes you go “hmm” at the very least.
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Reblogged this on Kill The Paradigm.
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If anything, maybe people will learn about the importance of infosec from this coming election.
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No archive so we can download it all?
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Nice job G2.0
http://observer.com/2016/06/debbie-wasserman-schultz-served-class-action-lawsuit-for-rigging-primaries/
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Hey guccifer, I was interested on your political views. I want to know more about Bernie Sander’s “skeletons in the closet” and have sent a PM on twitter.
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You assume Sanders has “skeletons in the closet.” And you assume that the DNC files would have such information.
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I want to see some smoking gun stuff. I’m sorry Guccifer.. it’s okay but its not enough. GET. .the et files. for fuck sake its the rockeller initiative!
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Also, if you guys are having trouble viewing docs just download the files. Search for the name and upload here at this site.
http://www.docspal.com/
you’re welcome
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I view them as PDFs, much easier that way
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Reblogged this on carlantoine and commented:
#BernieSanders #FeelTheBern #OurRevolution #BernieOrBust #JillStein {#Clinton #Trump} #MSMbias #DNC #Guccifer
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today (June 30, 2016) the State Dept told the Dept of Justice it will take them another 27 (Twenty-seven) MONTHS to reply to their request for documents & emails on the Clinton Foundation!!!
We all know that is total bullshit.
PLEASE, the the sake of average Joe voters, hack the Clinton Foundation and put up the documents, esp the Hillary emails, since there were NONE in the emails she gave to the FBI. We expect they were in the 33,000 she deleted.
This is WAY WORSE than Watergate!!!!!
Keep up the great work!
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Reblogged this on zanesworld1.
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So why didn’t you hack the RNC ? Are you a plant?
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Why didn’t he hack the Labour and Conservative Parties in the UK? Why didn’t he hack the Department of Justice? Why didn’t he hack your personal computer?
Logic seems to be something few Americans have mastered.
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What happened to the A2Z IT story linked below? It no longer exists.
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Guccifer, whoever you are, I feel in a way that your posts are more “water muddying” “without fingerprints.” But that’s okay, one muddy water deserves another, right?
Whoever you are, whatever you’re up to, I just hope it’s for the greater good. That’s all.
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I don’t see how this is muddying the waters. You have more information than you would have had without the records released.
The records speak for themselves.
What do they tell? Well that requires some work with the records.
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This was a very interesting blog to stumble upon Lol!
The things you will see on WordPress if you start searching.
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SOS – Chief, we’re in dire straits. I know you are the last one I need to tell about current events, including the ugliest one of July 30, so I’ll trim it lean. The United States as we know it is all but gone. We need help. I’m not asking you to favor a candidate, but rather to expel the crooked one. There must be a way to do something before July 25. Please? Peace.
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