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The FBI calls PRISM “the 702 tool,” claims it caught subway bomber

"Without the 702 tool, we would not have identified Najibullah Zazi."

On Jun 18, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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U.K. government tried to censor coverage of its PRISM involvement

The day after the Guardian and Washington Post first reported on PRISM, the U.K. Ministry of Defence issued a "D notice" to the media.

On Jun 18, 2013 by Kris Holt

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Bloomberg: Microsoft helps U.S. government exploit vulnerabilities

Bloomberg claims the American multinational shares its “zero day exploits,” those problems and gaps in software programs that allow hackers to manipulate them, with the U.S. government. 

On Jun 17, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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Google to Facebook: FISA requests should be published separately

The major tech companies involved in PRISM have differed drastically in how they have released government requests for customer data.

On Jun 17, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Edward Snowden is a traitor and possible spy, declares Dick Cheney

Could PRISM really have prevented 9/11?

On Jun 17, 2013 by Kevin Morris

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Guess how many of your Facebook friends government spies looked into

A hint: In the past six months, there's a 0.002 percent chance Facebook handed over your data to the government.

On Jun 15, 2013 by Kris Holt

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Snowden supporters plan huge march Saturday in Hong Kong

At least 600 people will march on the U.S. consulate and local government buildings in Hong Kong on Saturday to support American whistleblower Edward Snowden. 

On Jun 14, 2013 by Kevin Morris

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EFF wins the first-ever civilian victory in secret surveillance court

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court has agreed to disclose an earlier ruling that some NSA spying is unconstitutional.

On Jun 13, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

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Did U.S. immigration read this German au pair’s Facebook messages?

A German teen was busted taking an under-the-table au pair job after the U.S. allegedly read her Facebook messages.

On Jun 13, 2013 by Kris Holt

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These 3 petitions show the size of the public backlash against PRISM

Hundreds of thousands have signed petitions to shut down the NSA's PRISM surveillance program and pardon the whistleblower who revealed it.

On Jun 13, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Snowden: U.S. has been hacking Chinese citizens for years

If true, the allegations could seriously undermine ongoing negotations between the U.S. and China on cybersecurity issues. 

On Jun 13, 2013 by Kevin Morris

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A photo history of the NSA, from its once-secret archives

For its recent 60th anniversary, the National Security Agency put together an interactive timeline. Here are a few notable excerpts. 

On Jun 13, 2013 by [email protected]

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This is how Google transmits information to the NSA

Via secure FTP or in person. 

On Jun 12, 2013 by Tim Sampson

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A brief history of NSA surveillance, from 9/11 to PRISM

This is what we knew about wiretaps and Internet surveillance before Edward Snowden.

On Jun 12, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Edward Snowden to stay in Hong Kong until “asked to leave”

The PRISM whistleblower says he isn't hiding from justice, he's trying to reveal criminality.

On Jun 12, 2013 by Kevin Collier