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Fact-checking the last GOP debate of 2015

Who had the biggest fib?

On Dec 16, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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SecureDrop, a powerful whistleblower tool, will star in new Kickstarter-funded documentary

It's one of the most powerful tools in journalism, but few people know what it is.

On Dec 7, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Americans more willing to give up liberty for security as ISIS attacks supplant Snowden disclosures

The more afraid people are, the more they're willing to overlook civil-liberties concerns.

On Dec 3, 2015 by Aaron Sankin

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Encrypted, free calling app Signal now on PC—is it any good?

It's solid, but barebones.

On Dec 2, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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What the end of the NSA’s bulk phone record collection really means

The NSA ends its bulk phone record collection, but they can still spy on you online.

On Dec 2, 2015 by Matthew Rozsa

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Former CIA chief blames Paris attacks on Edward Snowden, says he should be ‘hanged’

James Woolsey says Snowden has 'blood on his hands.'

On Nov 25, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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Edward Snowden: Everyone should be using ad-block software

The NSA whistleblower has a tip to keep you safe online.

On Nov 17, 2015 by William Turton

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Study finds no increase in jihadists’ use of encryption since Snowden leaks

Surveillance hawks say otherwise.

On Nov 17, 2015 by William Turton

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Obama announces new intel-sharing agreement with France

U.S. pledges to give France as much ISIS intelligence as 'allowed by existing law and policy.'

On Nov 16, 2015 by Kevin Collier

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Paris attacks spark renewed fight against encryption

Surveillance defenders are seizing the tragedy to push for new spy powers.

On Nov 16, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Edward Snowden and spread of encryption blamed after Paris terror attacks

The pointed speculation against Snowden attracted criticism as well.

On Nov 14, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Microsoft dodges reach of U.S. government with new European data centers

The first company implicated in the NSA's PRISM program is looking for ways out.

On Nov 12, 2015 by Kevin Collier

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Rand Paul praises Edward Snowden for doing ‘a service’ to the U.S.

Paul also suggested a light sentence for the 'whistleblower.'

On Nov 12, 2015 by Eric Geller

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Federal judge rules against NSA phone-surveillance program

This marks the end of a chapter in the war over privacy and security.

On Nov 9, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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U.K. surveillance bill would effectively ban strong encryption

The Conservative government says it's necessary to protect U.K. citizens.

On Nov 4, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill