Germany's AfD investigates online publication of emails stolen in a September cyberattack
The far-right AfD said it is investigating the online publication of emails stolen by unidentified hackers in a September cyberattack that targeted a hosting provider used by the party. A Bild report cited more than 420,000 AfD-linked emails published, while archived versions of the site showed 281 gigabytes of data. The material has not been independently authenticated.
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Divergence score
2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
2 camps
2 bias groups
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Reuters
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- Deutsche Welle+5.2 h
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The split, in one line
Both outlets center the AfD's investigation and the hosting-provider breach; DW adds Bild's 420,000-email figure, 281 gigabytes of data and the party's polling strength, while Reuters sticks to the party's own statement.
How each outlet covered it
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Center & international coverage
“Germany news: Hackers release AfD party emails”
“Germany's far-right AfD investigates publication of emails stolen in cyberattack - Reuters”
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Fact ledger
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More than 420,000 AfD-linked emails were published, per a Bild report
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