National Security Agency
Cybersecurity Bill Would Shift Power Away From NSA
Proposed bill would require the NSA to inform other government agencies about security holes it finds in software.
Did Chelsea Manning Leak Change U.S. Security Policy?
The whistleblower's leak had little impact on U.S. security policy and, despite his rhetoric, neither has Trump.
Is North Korea Behind the Ransomware Cyberattack?
Experts claim that some code in an earlier version of the WannaCry software had also appeared in programs used by a North Korea-run hacking operation.
Edward Snowden Bashes NSA Over Ransomware Attack
The whistleblower says the agency failed to warn Microsoft about the vulnerability until too late.
Snowden Asks Trump to End Investigation Into Assange
Activists argue that a danger to WikiLeaks "is a threat to all free journalism."
Russia Hit Hard in Global Ransomware Attack
The Russian Interior Ministry confirmed the government was among the thousands hit by an attack that used NSA tools.
What Do the Flynn Subpoenas In Virginia Mean?
Do they suggest the former NSA chief is closer to prosecution?
FBI, NSA Directors to Testify About Russia
The hearing on Thursday will be the first since March 20, when Comey confirmed the FBI's investigation into Russia's election tampering and possible collusion with Trump associates.
NSA Abandons Controversial Surveillance Technique
The halt is among the most substantial changes to U.S. surveillance policy in years and comes as digital privacy remains a contentious issue across the globe following the 2013 disclosures of broad NSA spying activity.
Edward Snowden Can Stay as Long as He Likes: Russia
Foreign ministry spokeswoman said the whistleblower "has his own will" to choose where to live.
Hackers: U.S. Tried to Breach Money-Transfer System
The documents provide a blueprint for how the U.S. National Security Agency likely used weaknesses in commercially available software to gain access to the global system for transferring money between banks.
Brazil Counters U.S. Spies with First Ever Satellite
Brazil prepared to launch its first satellite into space to provide better internet access across the country—and shield it from the NSA.
NSA Official Slams 'Nonsense' Claim of British Spying
Deputy Director Richard Ledgett says the allegations exhibit 'a complete lack of understanding of how the relationship works between the intel community agencies.'
Britain's GCHQ Dismisses Claims it Wiretapped Trump
Trump made explosive accusations amid a Russia scandal in his administration.
The WikiLeaks Dump: How Bad is It?
The CIA's methods have been compromised, but ordinary Americans probably need not worry.
Top Talent Leaves NSA Amid Trump Fears and Morale Slump
Half-a-dozen cybersecurity executives told Reuters they had witnessed a marked increase in the number of U.S. intelligence officers and government contractors seeking employment in the private sector since Trump took office on Jan. 20.
Robert Reich: Trump's Bungling, Bitchy White House
He's the most inept, disorganized, sloppy, incompetent president in recent memory.
The Dangers of Surveillance in the Age of Populism
The dangers of surveillance might seem hypothetical—but history shows us we have a lot to fear.
How Edward Snowden Sabotaged the War on Terrorism
Almost all militant groups have taken Snowden's advice on how to evade government surveillance.
Why Obama Can't Pardon Snowden
A three-year investigation found that key parts of Snowden's story do not check out.
Snowden in Contact With Russian Intelligence: Report
Former NSA contractor's lawyer calls allegations 'petulant nonsense.'
Kissinger Weighs in on Russia Hacking Allegations
The ex-Secretary of State weighed in on the Russia hacking allegations, and said Putin was "a cold calculator of the Russian national interest."
Number of Americans Surveilled by NSA to be Disclosed
Congressmen demand data as they debate the merits of NSA's Section 702 authority, intended for foreigners.
Edward Snowden: This Is How You Fight Fake News
Twitter's Jack Dorsey interviewed the former NSA employee about Donald Trump, fake news and the prospect of a pardon.
Obama Advised to Dump NSA Director, Sources Say
James Clapper and Ash Carter have recommended dismissing Rogers, who is being considered by Trump for the director of national intelligence post.
How Snowden Smartened Up Our Spying
The intelligence community has emerged stronger because of Edward Snowden.
What If Julian Assange's Emails Were Hacked?
Assange wouldn't like the U.S. government applying his "transparency" ethic to his own operations.
No Country for Edward Snowden
Opposition to a pardon for the NSA whistleblower has been widespread.
On Yahoo's 2015 Customer Email Scanning Project
This may be the first case of a U.S. internet company agreeing to a spy agency's demand by searching all arriving messages, as opposed to examining stored messages or scanning a small number of accounts in real time.
Edward Snowden Appeals to Obama for Pardon
Thursday's release of the film 'Snowden' has sparked supporters and Snowden himself to campaign for a pardon before Obama leaves office.