NSA discloses critical Windows 10 security bug instead of using it to spy on us
In what appears to be a first for the agency, the NSA disclosed a significant Windows 10 security issue to Microsoft rather than weaponizing it …
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New variants of the NSA-derived cyberattack already spotted
The world is facing the most dangerous cyberattack it ever had to deal with so far, and it’s an attack that it can’t be stopped …
The scary reason the NSA knows when Russia hacks the US, without any doubt
American intelligence agencies have lined up their stories and currently agree that Putin’s Russia is responsible for the DNC hack. President-elect Donald Trump might dispute …
How a smartphone backdoor can be used to spy on absolutely everything you do
You’ll have no idea that someone out there is spying on you if it happens, especially if it’s one of several government agencies that have sophisticated …
Leaked list reveals victims of NSA hacking around the world
Spy agencies like the NSA hack various targets on a regular basis, and they’ve probably been doing it ever since the world got online. However, …
NSA contractor to be charged with espionage after making off with 50 TB of data
Late on Thursday, federal prosecutors signaled their intention to charge former NSA contractor Harold T. Martin with violating The Espionage Act after authorities discovered that …
NSA contractor arrested after stealing classified computer code
The NSA was thrust into the limelight once again today following reports that yet another agency contractor was found to have illegally absconded with classified …
NSA hacking tools were likely stolen after an operative accidentally left them on a computer
Though the NSA would prefer to fly underneath the radar, the controversial intelligence agency just can’t seem to escape the spotlight in recent months. A …
Can you solve these brain teasers written by the NSA’s top mathematicians?
When one thinks of institutions and places that house some of the brightest mathematical minds on the planet, one tends to think of companies like …
Stolen NSA hacking tools reportedly on sale for $8,000
It’s been a rough week for the NSA, to say the least. Last week, a group of hackers collectively known as The Shadow Brokers allegedly …
Yup, Russia was probably behind that NSA hack
The NSA was hacked by a group that calls itself Shadow Brokers, a report earlier this week revealed, with some of the stolen cyberweapons being auctioned off …
Group claims to have hacked the NSA, wants $500 million to release files
A group of hackers going by the name “The Shadow Brokers” claims to have penetrated an NSA-backed hacking operation, and has leaked a bunch of hacking …
The NSA doesn’t even know how many Americans it’s spying on
The National Security Agency (NSA), which is behind some of the world’s most sophisticated mass surveillance operations, can’t say how many Americans it’s spying on …
Watch the first trailer for Oliver Stone’s ‘Snowden’ movie
If you don’t know who Edward Snowden is and why he’s so important to the technology sector, then Oliver Stone’s Snowden will tell you everything …
Apple can’t really prevent the scary way spies might tap into iPhone data
Apple may have won its first major battle with intelligence and law enforcement agencies, at least in the public eye. But the iPhone encryption wars …
Why the NSA shouldn’t crack the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone for the FBI
The iPhone 5c that belonged to San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook is susceptible to certain malicious attacks that could get the FBI what it wants: …
Did Apple just imply the NSA can hack iPhones?
In a new court brief filed this week, Apple once again makes its case that the FBI’s request to force it to unlock the San Bernardino …
Former White House counter-terrorism chief advisor says NSA can hack San Bernardino iPhone
The FBI is trying to convince us all that Apple has to be forced to create a backdoor in the iPhone so that the San …
Why the NSA doesn’t support the FBI in the San Bernardino iPhone case
The Snowden leaks explained in great detail some of the most sophisticated spying tools the NSA has developed in recent years for conducting mass surveillance …
High-profile spy agency defends encryption, says it doesn’t want iPhone backdoors
Apple’s fight with the FBI is one of the most important stories in tech today, as its outcome will have major implications for consumer privacy and …
Why isn’t the NSA helping the FBI unlock iPhones?
The hackers at the National Security Agency have repeatedly shown themselves to be some of the most talented in the world and have hacked into …
NSA can still spy under new ‘Privacy Shield’ agreement with Europe
The United States and the European Union are about to reach a new privacy agreement intended to replace the old Safe Harbor agreement that came under intense …
Apple asks the FBI: How hard did you really try to hack into the iPhone?
There’s no question that Apple’s ongoing legal dispute with the FBI has brought a myriad of complex legal, security, and policy issues to the forefront. But …
Just how much access does the NSA have to all unencrypted communications?
In case you haven’t been following the news, the encryption wars are back and a huge Apple vs. FBI clash is the latest major conflict. The FBI …
NSA’s chief hacker explains how to keep the NSA out of your business
The level, reach, and breadth of NSA surveillance activities, which were originally brought to the surface by Edward Snowden, undoubtedly opened the eyes of many. As a result, …
The NSA has a brilliant stance on encryption
Discussions about the U.S. government’s need for breaking encryption have intensified following the mid-November attacks in Paris. Law enforcement agencies including the FBI and politicians have …
Meet Jeb Bush’s police state: The NSA in charge of civilian data
Given the various recent terrorist attacks, it’s no wonder that hackers, cybersecurity, encryption and surveillance are all major topics of this year’s presidential campaign. Encryption was …
