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The Hater: Damn, Dad was right about email

Don't you hate it when that happens?

On Aug 15, 2013 by Carin Moonin

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The definitive guide to NSA spy programs

Here's a handy compendium of all the NSA programs leaked by Edward Snowden.

On Aug 14, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Obama administration to formally review NSA online spying programs

In 60 days, a formal review group will weigh in on whether the NSA's spying capabilities infringe on the privacy rights of U.S. citizens.

On Aug 12, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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NSA has secret permission to spy on Americans without warrant

A legislative loophole allows the NSA to search through American citizens' PRISM data without a warrant. 

On Aug 9, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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NSA plans to replace Edward Snowden with a computer

In an effort to curb future Snowden-style leaks, the NSA will replace 90 percent of its systems administrators with computers.

On Aug 9, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Can the NSA’s data center hold the entire world’s digital communications?

The NSA's new Utah Data Center is massive. What does that tell us about what the agency is collecting?

On Aug 9, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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PRISM’s fallout: U.S. stands to lose up to $35 billion

More than half of non-U.S. residents were less likely to use American cloud services for fear of the NSA. What does that cost us?

On Aug 7, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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U.S. admits NSA tracked email metadata until 2011

The NSA tracked who you emailed, who emailed you, and when. But not actually what you said.

On Jul 31, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Twitter’s transparency can’t extend to secret FISA orders

The U.S. makes more requests for data than other governments combined, according to Twitter's latest transparency report.

On Jul 31, 2013 by Kris Holt

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After Snowden leaks, daily adoption rate of PGP encryption triples

Kristian Fiskerstrand cautions that more users trying it out now doesn't necessarily mean they'll adopt the practice permanently.

On Jul 31, 2013 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Verizon, AT&T never challenged NSA’s request for phone data

Judge Reggie Walton declared that only Yahoo, Microsoft, and Google have fought back against recently-revealed NSA spying programs.

On Jul 31, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Is the NSA trying to release secret surveillance documents before Snowden does?

In an effort to temper concerns about NSA spying, the Director of National Intelligence will declassify documents about NSA surveillance operations.

On Jul 30, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Will the NSA call Edward Snowden a liar under oath?

On Wednesday NSA officials will defend the agency's controversial surveillance programs in the Senate. Will they stick to their story under oath?

On Jul 29, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Unpublished NSA slides air on Brazilian television

According to one heatmap, a disproportionate amount of information is captured from Brazil … but why?

On Jul 25, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Congressman’s last-minute move could defund NSA, cut spying on Americans

Rep. Justin Amash (R-Mich.) has figured out a way to stop the NSA from collecting Americans' metadata—cut the funding for it.

On Jul 23, 2013 by Kevin Collier