This researcher doesn’t need to say that! That info should still remain secret! Now the enemy knows we analyzed it and made prouncements about it. Shoulda said we can’t figure it out! Leave them guessing!
Jeez! Some security!
Assuming they're telling the truth. If not, not necessarily a bad play. Even if they are, Mustafa & Co., are probably paranoid enough to wonder if that's what they're doing. After all, the question isn't "Are you paranoid?", but "Are you paranoid enough?"