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According to classified NSA leaks, why did intelligence agencies actively infiltrate World of Warcraft servers in 2008?

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According to classified NSA leaks, why did intelligence agencies actively infiltrate World of Warcraft servers in 2008?

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According to classified NSA leaks, why did intelligence agencies actively infiltrate World of Warcraft servers in 2008?
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