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In times of political or social strife or upheaval, you may have information that needs to be revealed to the public. Sometimes you can't talk openly about the information you have without risking government persecution, losing your job, or putting yourself and family at harm. In these situations, you need to be able to get the information into the hands of a journalist who can inform the public, without that information being traced back to you. To securely leak to the press, think like a spy, watch your back, and always cover your tracks.[1]
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