Exclusive Leak Exposes Secretive Elite Network "Dialog" Founded by Peter Thiel
A once-hidden elite network founded by tech billionaire Peter Thiel and investor Auren Hoffman has been exposed after sensitive data was leaked online. Known as Dialog, the invitation-only group often compared to the Bilderberg Group has operated in secrecy for two decades, with no public website and no disclosure of its members.
The leaked data, obtained by security researcher maia arson crimew (known for uncovering the U.S. no-fly list in 2023), reveals the identities of 113 prominent figures linked to Dialog, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, former Xbox president Sarah Bond, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, podcast host Sam Harris, and tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson. The data also includes personal details such as email addresses, phone numbers, birthdates, emergency contacts, dietary restrictions, and even political leanings categorized as "Far Left," "Left," "Right," or "Far Right" though a disclaimer claims responses are never shared.
Among the exposed profiles is actor Josh Brolin, listed as a "First-Time Dialoger," whose phone number in the leak was confirmed to match his voicemail. Other attendees include Shmuel Abramzon (Israel’s Ministry of Finance), Scott Cook (Intuit co-founder), and Lisa Gevelber (Google’s global VP).
The leak also provides insight into Dialog’s upcoming August event in Dublin, featuring sessions on "Bring Back Nuclear," "Disinformation and Deepfakes," "Contrarian AI Takes," and "Democracy Under Surveillance." Lighter topics include "Build-a-Cult (Soapbox)" and "It’s Fun to Be in Charge." Optional activities range from distillery tours to visits to St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Thiel, a co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, has been a vocal supporter of JD Vance and Donald Trump, donating over $1.7 million to political campaigns in 2024. A self-described libertarian, Thiel has previously stated, "I no longer believe that freedom and democracy are compatible."
The organization’s secrecy extended to real estate Dialog purchased land near Washington last year for a permanent campus, though its purpose remains unclear. A spokesperson for Thiel did not respond to requests for comment.
Crimew, the researcher behind the leak, noted the irony of an elite group’s lax security: "It’s just wild how the people who run the world are so confident in their safety that they don’t bother with proper operational security even for their ‘off the record’ secret conventions." Whether the leak will disrupt the Dublin event remains uncertain.
Source: https://san.com/cc/peter-thiels-dialog-network-was-super-secret-a-data-leak-changed-that/
DIALOG cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/dialog
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