Want to see how secrecy is corrosive to democracy? Look no further than a series of explosive investigations by various news organizations this week that show the government hiding surveillance programs purely to prevent a giant public backlash. Link: A Big Reason Why Most Electronic Surveillance…
The National Security Agency is embroiled in a battle with tech companies over access to encrypted data that would allow it to spy (more easily) on millions of Americans and international citizens. Link: The NSA wants tech companies to give it ‘front door’ access to encrypted data
While the Stasi archive is overwhelming, today’s spies can gather far more information with a fraction of the effort. Stasi-Zentral. Getty images. All rights reserved.Four decades of domination over almost all aspects of life in East Germany came to an abrupt halt 25 years ago on 31 March 1990. Link: NSA and the Stasi – …
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Sprint is agreeing to pay $15.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the Obama administration that accuses the Overland Park, Kansas carrier of overcharging the government for wiretapping its customers. Link: Sprint paying $15.5 million to feds to settle wiretapping fee lawsuit
FireEye on Sunday uncovered details of a decade-long cyber espionage campaign carried out by China targeting governments, journalists and businesses in South East Asia and India. Link: FireEye Uncovers Decade-Long Cyber Espionage Campaign Targeting South East Asia
