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Former US Spy Chiefs Urge Congress To Renew Internet Surveillance Law
Former US intelligence officials who worked for both Republican and Democratic presidents urged Congress on Monday to renew an internet surveillance program they said has stopped terrorist plots and helped policymakers steer through international crises.
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US, UK Spies Targeted Airline Passengers' Mobiles: Report
"The use of mobile phones with internet connections in the sky gave rise to the creation of specific programs at the NSA and GCHQ."
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Microsoft to Open Up Code in Brazil to Allay Spy 'Backdoor' Fears
Microsoft has opened a centre in Brazil where officials will be able to inspect its programming code, in an attempt to allay fears that its software are vulnerable to spying.
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US Judge Rules Against NSA in Phone Spying Case
Unlike previous rulings against the NSA's program, Leon's opinion does not grant a stay, meaning it will take effect immediately.
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Pakistan's Spy Agency ISI Tried to Tap Global Web Traffic: Report
Pakistan's spy agency ISI sought to intercept all communications passing through the country in 2013, the most significant expansion of its capacity to conduct mass surveillance till date and rivalling that of the US and UK, according to a new report that could have implications for India.
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US Senate to Let NSA Spy Program Lapse, at Least for Now
In addition, US law enforcement and security agencies will lose authority to conduct three other programs.
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US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency: Opening Up to a Changing World
The NGA this week opened its doors to GitHub to encourage employees to share computer programs and get feedback from other developers.
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Internet Spying Program Valuable and Effective in US: Security Agency
The internet spying program of the America's National Security Agency (NSA) is a "valuable and effective tool" in protecting national security, according to a federal independent watchdog whose members are appointed by the US President.
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US Privacy Board Says NSA Internet Spying Program is Effective But Worrying
The US National Security Agency (NSA)'s data collection program has been an effective tool to enhance the country's security but some elements of the cyber-spying raises privacy concerns, a US federal privacy watchdog said in a report.
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Obama's NSA overhaul may require phone carriers to store more data
The overhauled phone surveillance program could force carriers to collect and store customer data that they are not now legally obliged to keep.
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Pioneers of digital spying have misgivings about current NSA programs
One of the views: "If they can look at anything at the push of a button, abuses are more possible."
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US privacy board says NSA phone program illegal, should end
Bulk collection of phone records provides only minimal benefits to countering terrorism, is illegal and should end.
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Obama bans spying on leaders of US allies, scales back NSA program
Obama promised that the United States will not eavesdrop on the heads of state or government of close U.S. friends and allies.
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NSA looking to crack most encryption programs in use: Report
NSA is trying to develop a so-called "quantum computer" that could be used to break encryption codes used to cloak sensitive information.
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White House review panel recommends reforms of US surveillance programs
A White House-appointed panel on Wednesday proposed curbs on key NSA programs.
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Former US Spy Chiefs Urge Congress To Renew Internet Surveillance Law
Former US intelligence officials who worked for both Republican and Democratic presidents urged Congress on Monday to renew an internet surveillance program they said has stopped terrorist plots and helped policymakers steer through international crises.
-
US, UK Spies Targeted Airline Passengers' Mobiles: Report
"The use of mobile phones with internet connections in the sky gave rise to the creation of specific programs at the NSA and GCHQ."
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Microsoft to Open Up Code in Brazil to Allay Spy 'Backdoor' Fears
Microsoft has opened a centre in Brazil where officials will be able to inspect its programming code, in an attempt to allay fears that its software are vulnerable to spying.
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US Judge Rules Against NSA in Phone Spying Case
Unlike previous rulings against the NSA's program, Leon's opinion does not grant a stay, meaning it will take effect immediately.
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Pakistan's Spy Agency ISI Tried to Tap Global Web Traffic: Report
Pakistan's spy agency ISI sought to intercept all communications passing through the country in 2013, the most significant expansion of its capacity to conduct mass surveillance till date and rivalling that of the US and UK, according to a new report that could have implications for India.
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US Senate to Let NSA Spy Program Lapse, at Least for Now
In addition, US law enforcement and security agencies will lose authority to conduct three other programs.
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US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency: Opening Up to a Changing World
The NGA this week opened its doors to GitHub to encourage employees to share computer programs and get feedback from other developers.
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Internet Spying Program Valuable and Effective in US: Security Agency
The internet spying program of the America's National Security Agency (NSA) is a "valuable and effective tool" in protecting national security, according to a federal independent watchdog whose members are appointed by the US President.
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US Privacy Board Says NSA Internet Spying Program is Effective But Worrying
The US National Security Agency (NSA)'s data collection program has been an effective tool to enhance the country's security but some elements of the cyber-spying raises privacy concerns, a US federal privacy watchdog said in a report.
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Obama's NSA overhaul may require phone carriers to store more data
The overhauled phone surveillance program could force carriers to collect and store customer data that they are not now legally obliged to keep.
-
Pioneers of digital spying have misgivings about current NSA programs
One of the views: "If they can look at anything at the push of a button, abuses are more possible."
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US privacy board says NSA phone program illegal, should end
Bulk collection of phone records provides only minimal benefits to countering terrorism, is illegal and should end.
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Obama bans spying on leaders of US allies, scales back NSA program
Obama promised that the United States will not eavesdrop on the heads of state or government of close U.S. friends and allies.
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NSA looking to crack most encryption programs in use: Report
NSA is trying to develop a so-called "quantum computer" that could be used to break encryption codes used to cloak sensitive information.
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White House review panel recommends reforms of US surveillance programs
A White House-appointed panel on Wednesday proposed curbs on key NSA programs.
