Vault 7
A 2017 WikiLeaks publication of CIA hacking tools and documents revealing the agency's cyber espionage capabilities.
Documented record
Known Facts
Vault 7 was published by WikiLeaks starting in March 2017.
The documents revealed CIA hacking tools for smartphones, smart TVs, and computers.
The CIA's Embedded Devices Branch developed tools for Samsung TVs, iPhones, and Android devices.
The documents showed the CIA had lost control of its hacking tools to unknown actors.
Vault 7 was one of the largest leaks of classified CIA documents in history.
Supporting claims & documentation
Evidence For
Vault 7 Documents (WikiLeaks)
PRIMARY SOURCEThousands of CIA documents detailing hacking tools and operations.
SOURCE:WikiLeaks
CIA Internal Documentation
PRIMARY SOURCEInternal CIA manuals and technical documentation of hacking tools.
SOURCE:CIA (leaked via WikiLeaks)
Counterpoints & criticisms
Evidence Against
Russian Disinformation Claims
ANALYSISSome officials suggested the leak could be a Russian disinformation operation.
SOURCE:U.S. Intelligence Community (contested)
Unresolved inquiries
Open Questions
Who leaked the Vault 7 documents?
How many of the tools were used in actual operations?
Were any of the tools used against American citizens?
What was the full scope of CIA cyber capabilities?
Chronological record
Timeline
Documents allegedly exfiltrated from CIA.
WikiLeaks begins publishing Vault 7.
CIA acknowledges authenticity of documents.
Connected dossiers
Related Investigations
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