Here’s the translation to American English:
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In San Francisco, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), along with a prominent group of cybersecurity and election security experts, has demanded that the Trump administration end the politically motivated investigation against Christopher Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). In an open letter, the signatories, which include renowned academics and industry professionals, have emphasized the vital importance of security researchers in protecting democracy and the integrity of elections.
The letter criticizes the persecution of Krebs and his company, SentinelOne, arguing that it represents an attempt to intimidate those in the cybersecurity field whose findings do not align with the official narrative of the president. The EFF warns that putting Krebs in the crosshairs sends a clear message: those who report inconvenient facts risk facing unfounded attacks. “We strongly oppose this harassment tactic, reaffirming our professional commitment to reporting truthful findings, especially when they are uncomfortable for the powerful,” the letter states.
Christopher Krebs, who took office as CISA director in November 2018, was dismissed in November 2020 after debunking unfounded claims of election fraud in the presidential election. He is currently facing an investigation ordered by Trump through a presidential memorandum. This document, issued on April 9, instructs Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to investigate Krebs and revoke his and SentinelOne’s security clearances.
The EFF emphasizes the need for an independent computing community to safeguard both democracy and the sector itself. “Only by allowing us to do our work impartially and without fear of political retaliation can we secure critical systems,” the letter underscores. Furthermore, the EFF has supported four law firms that have faced retaliation under executive orders they consider unconstitutional.
The cybersecurity community has united in defense of Krebs, calling on authorities to cease any acts of retaliation and reaffirming that everyone shares the same fight for the integrity of the systems that protect the American populace.
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Source: MiMub in Spanish
