Important takeaway here, for anyone given to whistleblowing or talking off the record. The only way they could have known is if they were snooping on her professional emails.
Even if you think the journalist you're talking to is ok, after vetting so strenuous I can't even imagine it. If they don't take their communication security extremely seriously you should presume you're talking to their corporate Stasi agent too.
Important takeaway here, for anyone given to whistleblowing or talking off the record. The only way they could have known is if they were snooping on her professional emails.
Even if you think the journalist you're talking to is ok, after vetting so strenuous I can't even imagine it. If they don't take their communication security extremely seriously you should presume you're talking to their corporate Stasi agent too.