That's a thought provoking way to put it. Part of the problem is however that only internal employees fully understand the destruction that was going on.
Anyone with a critical view of these organizations has seen exactly the extent of the harm. The endless news releases should be an adequate trail to follow.
People, at large, have chosen to ignore all the unbelievable actions so they can continue to stalk others online -cough cough- I mean, keep in touch with grandma.