Apple and Dropbox are the latest tech companies to take a stand against CISA
When Apple and Dropbox join forces, you know something big is happening. And that something big is the controversial CISA legislation.
Edward Snowden has finally joined Twitter
NSA leaker Edward Snowden has joined Twitter with his new Twitter handle @snowden.
Quantum computing is a major threat to crypto, says the NSA
Quantum computing is a major threat to our current security systems says the NSA, stressing the need to develop new strong algorithms.
Jeb Bush supports NSA expansion and opposes encryption
Jeb Bush spoke up in favor of the NSA, saying he would support its expansion. He also criticized tech companies for not providing access to encrypted data.
You’ll never guess how the NSA managed to spy on the Internet for so long
New documents from the NSA reveal that AT&T has been in bed with the U.S. government since 2003, helping it spy on Americans through the Fairview program.
White House response to petition for Edward Snowden’s pardon — “No”
The White House rejects calls for a pardon for Edward Snowden's NSA leaks in response to a petition released two years ago.
The NSA promises to delete its phone metadata early next year
The NSA has promised to delete “historical metadata” after November 29 under the USA Freedom Act.
How to send encrypted emails
PGP email encryption is hard – but it doesn't have to be. Here's how to do it on a Mac, in just a few easy steps.
Court gives the NSA permission to continue phone metadata collection for now
In a recently-made decision, the much-maligned National Security Agency was allowed to resume its bulk phone data collection from Americans' phones.
Russia and China have cracked encrypted Snowden files, report says
The Sunday Times reports that MI6 agents have been pulled out of Russia and China after sensitive data was exposed via encrypted Edward Snowden files.
NSA’s surveillance programs may be costing the tech industry up to $35 billion in lost revenue
According to the ITIF, the NSA's programs may be costing U.S. tech companies up to $35 billion.
NSA spying powers aren’t dead yet, as the Obama administration seeks to revive bulk collection
In a statement from US officials, it has been confirmed that the Obama administration will attempt to revive the NSA's bulk collection for six more months.
Update: USA Freedom Act passes the Senate, President Obama signs it into law
In a session held this Tuesday, the United States Senate has voted to pass the USA Freedom Act, which will curtail permissions granted by the PATRIOT Act.
NSA surveillance operations come to screeching halt as Senate stalls on resolution
Thanks to the efforts of Senator Rand Paul, the passage of the USA Freedom Act has hit a snag in the Senate as representatives duke it out over details.
The NSA begins to shut down its phone surveillance program after Senate gridlock
The National Security Agency (NSA) has begun the process of winding down its controversial bulk collection of U.S. phone records.
Senate blocks USA Freedom Act on data collection reform
The USA Freedom Act breezed through the House of Representatives last week but has been stopped in its tracks at the Senate.
US Secretary of Defense on NSA spying: “We’re not trying to get in anybody’s business”
This week, Vice news was granted the opportunity to sit down with US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter to discuss the NSA spying programs two years later.
The NSA and its friends wanted to slap spyware on your phone through Google Play
According to a recently leaked document, the NSA and some of its counterparts planned to infect phones with spyware by using Google Play.
The NSA suffers another blow as House votes to end bulk phone data collection
By almost an unanimous vote, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to end the NSA's bulk phone data collection program, which falls under the Patriot Act.
Oh, NSA, please say you’re not spying on Periscope and Meerkat
Even when presented with a Freedom of Information Act request, the NSA didn't say whether it's spying on Periscope and Meerkat.
Quit listening: Snowden calls court ruling against NSA surveillance ‘encouraging’
A U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the NSA's phone surveillance program is illegal under federal law.
German parliament may limit intelligence agency communications with the NSA
The German parliament reconsiders an intelligence-sharing agreement with the NSA, over spying on politicians and defense contractors.
New bill proposes 5-year extension of Patriot Act and permission for NSA data collection
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced a bill that would extend the controversial surveillance methods for an additional five years.
John Oliver and Edward Snowden explain how the NSA collects pics of our junk
John Oliver interviewed NSA leaker Edward Snowden about the most important issue of our day: Whether or not the government can see out naughty nude photos.
The NSA almost ended phone spying before Snowden leaks
The NSA was considering shutting down its clandestine call data collection program months before Edward Snowden leaked classified information in 2013.
One dead in fatal shooting at NSA headquarters
A fatal shooting has occurred at the gates of the National Security Agency in Fort Meade, Maryland, leaving one person dead and two others injured.
Encryption is anti-terrorism’s biggest problem, says Europol chief
The director of Europol is not a huge fan of encrypted, secure platforms that can't be monitored by law enforcement.
Tech giants demand end to NSA spying, as Patriot Act is set to expire
In a letter addressed to the President, a coalition made up of privacy advocates, technology firms, and trade companies asked to end NSA data collection.
Pew: 22% of Americans have changed email, social media, cell phone use post-Snowden
A Pew Research Center survey finds that about 1 in 3 U.S. adults have taken at least one step to protect their information post-Snowden.
The Equation Group’s scalpel proves the sledgehammer is unneeded
On this week's edition of Decrypt This, we dive in deep to the inner workings of the Equation Group, and find out what Kaspersky learned over the past year.
DT Daily: NSA hacks SIM cards, Arkham Knight peek, FCC rules on Net Neutrality
Today on DT Daily: A newly revealed NSA hack is particularly frightening, Batman needs your help to clean up Gotham City, and it’s voting day on net neutrality for the FCC.
Hard drives beware, the NSA is coming for you
The NSA is at it again with a highly secretive program that was designed and implemented to crack into hard drives from remote locations.
