I have heard about them for much longer than that. How did I learn? Is it also possible that the media back then considered it no big deal? It seems that if they don't report it is a conspiracy which includes them, if they do report it, the fact that they hadn't before is also evidence of complicity.
I have expressed my opinion. I see nothing to worry about. However, as I have said before on this matter, if they are powerful enough to control the world there is little you or I can do about it so just hope their interest incorporates ours also.