National Security Agency

ISIS Supporters Threaten Twitter, Facebook CEOs Over Suspended Accounts

Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey are being directly targeted by ISIS. A group supporting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, also known as ISIS, has issued a direct threat against the CEOs of Facebook and Twitter for suspending the accounts of the terrorist group.

Edward Snowden Willing to Serve Prison Time Under Plea Deal

Edward Snowden has not been offered a plea deal by U.S. authorities, even though then-Attorney General Eric Holder said earlier this year that the National Security Agency (NSA) leaker had "spurred a necessary debate" and that a deal was in the realm of the possible.

NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden Joins Twitter, Users Quickly Follow Him

Snowden joins Twitter Tuesday morning National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden joined Twitter Tuesday morning. Immediately thousands of people started following him.

NSA Surveillance News: Second Circuit Court Rules NSA Metadata Collection Illegal

The federal government's telephone metadata collection program revealed by NSA leaker Edward Snowden is illegal, a federal appeals court ruled on Thursday.

Critics Cry Foul as Administration Tightens Limit on NSA Bulk Data Collection

In the wake of Edward Snowden's revelations of bulk collection, the National Security Agency and other U.S. intelligence operations will have to comply with new limits on how they collect personal data. Critics of the administration's data-collection efforts said the new rules fail to address the main problem.

NSA & North Korea: US Reportedly Hacked Pyongyang Before Sony Hacking

The U.S. government confidently traced last year's massive Sony hack to North Korea in part because the National Security Agency had itself infiltrated Pyongyang's computer systems. The NSA tried to break into the North's networks as early as 2010 with the help of American allies.

Edward Snowden on NSA 'Monstermind': Former Contractor Says Government's Program Operates Without Human Intervention

Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor that exposed top secret government secrets last year, has revealed yet another revelation about the NSA's massive surveillance program.

Edward Snowden Granted Asylum in Russia for 3 More Years

Russia has decided to grant Edward Snowden residency for the next three years, further delaying his extradition to the United States.

US Surveillance Programs 'Harming' Democracy, Law and Media, Says ACLU and Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) published a 120-page report on how the U.S. national surveillance programs are harming democracy, journalism and law.

Secretary of State John Kerry to the Rescue After New US Spying Allegations From 'Great Friend' Germany

German Chancellor Angela Merkel commented on the U.S. surveillance on her country and how it could affect relations with Washington, D.C., while Secretary of State John Kerry indirectly commented on the countries' relationship.

Federal Board Endorses NSA Internet Surveillance, Suggests New Safeguards

A federal oversight board endorsed NSA surveillance programs, but suggested that new safeguards be put in place to protect the privacy of American citizens.

House of Representatives Passes Bipartisan Defense Amendment: Limits NSA, CIA's 'Backdoor' Data Gathering on Americans

A bipartisan amendment passed the House of Representatives that would cut funding of the National Security Agency's "backdoor surveillance" on Americans.

Germany to Investigate US Over NSA Tapping of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Phone, Wants to Interview Edward Snowden

The German parliament wants to interview Snowden over the allegations of NSA spying. After months of tense relations between the U. S. and Germany, German police will begin investigating allegations that the U.

NSA Surveillance 2014: Secretary of State John Kerry Says Edward Snowden Should 'Man Up' and 'Come Home'

Secretary of State John Kerry urged Edward Snowden to return on the United States. Secretary of State John Kerry implored former National Security Agency contractor and world-renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden to return to his home country.

House Passes Bill Limiting NSA's Collection of Domestic Phone Data; Facebook and Google Withdraw Support for Legislation

The House passed a bill Wednesday that limits the NSA's data collection powers. The House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday to limit the National Security Agency's bulk collection of phone records.

Enigmedia Encryption Startup Secures, Gives Complete Data Ownership to Clients from Banks to Governments

Encryption has become an important issue with many organizations following the growing interest of securing privacy, and one startup company has worked on securing communications.

Brazil Political News 2014: Nation Passes 'Internet Bill of Rights' Legislation Following NSA Revelations

Brazil passed a bill Wednesday that guarantees Internet privacy and freedom. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff ratified a bill Wednesday that guarantees Internet privacy and freedom during an Internet conference in Sao Paulo.

Google (GOOG) Eric Schmidt ‘Pretty Sure’ Personal Data Is Safe from NSA in US

Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt wants you to know he's "pretty sure" your data is safe from surveillance.

AT&T Transparency Report: Mobile Carrier Release First Report for 2013, Numbers on FISA, NSL, Criminal, and Civil Demands

Mobile carrier AT&T released its first transparency report as the topic of consumer privacy increased during the last year.

Twitter Transparency Report in Latin America: Brazil Issued Most Requests During 2nd Half of 2013 vs. Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela

Twitter disclosed the latest law enforcement requests for user data, and a few Latin American countries have been highlighted.

Twitter Transparency Report 2013: U.S. Information Requests Decreased, But Easily No. 1 in Worldwide Requests

Twitter released its latest transparency report highlighting trends in government request for its user's account information.
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