> ...these "techniques" do not actually allow the CIA to bypass the encryption...
The definition of the word bypass is, "a secondary channel, pipe, or connection to allow a flow when the main one is closed or blocked." How is a rootkit not bypassing encryption? It doesn't break encryption.
> Unlike the NSA the CIA is also not interested in mass surveillance...
Why do you believe this to be true?
> Overall the problem with this leak specifically it that there is so far nothing damning
The wholesale violation of 4th Amendment protections isn't damning to you?