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Obama administration still wants to prosecute Snowden despite surveillance debate
Despite the expiration of three provisions in the USA Patriot Act on Monday – largely due to the revelations of former National Security Agency …
Apple, Google and 140+ tech firms urge Obama not to give police ‘backdoor’ access to encrypted phone data
Apple, Google, and a host of other tech companies and cryptology experts have signed a letter sent to President Obama calling on his administration …
No encryption? How very rude
In the post-Snowden era, what is the etiquette for protecting your privacy and that of others? It struck me today that when I email …
US bans Intel from sending computer chips to China amid nuclear research fears
A Chinese supercomputer ranked fastest in the world four years running could soon slip from that top spot: Intel, the US-based microprocessor maker, says …
Security agencies get access to 2 yrs of Australians’ phone, internet records
A law forcing Australian phone and internet companies to keep records for two years has been passed by both houses of parliament. The new …
In charge of truth? Google considers ranking sites on facts, not popularity
Google is considering putting itself in charge of online truth, in order to assist users in an age of information overload. The web giant …
‘Equation Group’ hackers attacked 30+ nations with NSA-style tech
Russian security experts say that an advanced persistent threat team has infected thousands of computers in more than 30 countries using tools and tactics …
Twitter transparency report shows surge in user info & data removal requests
In its latest transparency report, Twitter has revealed a whopping 40 percent global increase in governmental user information requests, with the US leading the …
‘Dept. of the Internet’ porn parody sends up FCC net neutrality plans
A group called Protect Internet Freedom is hoping to score laughs and support against government regulations of the web with a satirical clip made …
US business groups alarmed over China’s new ‘intrusive’ cybersecurity regulations
US business groups have sounded the alarm over China’s new cybersecurity rules, adopted amid Snowden leaks. They say the rules are intrusive, require tech …
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