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N.S.A. Disclosure of U.S. Identities in Surveillance Reports Nearly Tripled in 2023

The number of unmaskings by the NSA from warrantless surveillance nearly tripled in 2022. [ more ]

Theregister

1 month ago

Artificial intelligence

NSA offers AI security advice mainly to defense tech world

The NSA released guidance on protecting AI systems for the defense industry. [ more ]

Nextgov.com

U.S. still finding victims of advanced China-linked hacking campaign, NSA official says

China-backed hacking campaign targeting U.S. victims still ongoing

NSA working on eradicating threats from Volt Typhoon hacking collective [ more ]

TechCrunch

Information security

NSA says it's tracking Ivanti cyberattacks as hackers hit US defense sector | TechCrunch

Hackers targeted U.S. defense sector via Ivanti VPN flaws

Mandiant identified Chinese espionage hackers exploiting Ivanti Connect Secure vulnerabilities. [ more ]

Nextgov.com

NSA cyber director to step down after 34 years of service

Rob Joyce, NSA Cybersecurity Director, retiring after 34 years of service.

David Luber to replace Joyce as the head of NSA's Cybersecurity Directorate. [ more ]

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WIRED

3 weeks ago

The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers

The US extended and enhanced warrantless surveillance program, allowing interception of Americans' communications for foreign intelligence purposes. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

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U.S. to Ask Court to Reauthorize Disputed Surveillance Program for a Year

The Biden administration is seeking to extend a warrantless surveillance program until 2025, sparking debate in Congress.

Section 702 allows the government to collect communications of foreigners even if they involve Americans, without individualized warrants. [ more ]

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TechCrunch

NSA is buying Americans' internet browsing records without a warrant | TechCrunch

The NSA is purchasing commercially available web browsing data on Americans without a warrant.

The purchased data includes internet metadata that can reveal sensitive and private information about individuals. [ more ]

Therecord

NSA purchases of Americans' personal data from brokers is illegal, senator says

Sen. Ron Wyden argues that the NSA's purchase of Americans' internet records from data brokers is illegal based on a recent FTC ruling.

Wyden released documents showing senior defense officials acknowledging the purchase of commercial data but not location data. [ more ]

Ars Technica

NSA finally admits to spying on Americans by purchasing sensitive data

The NSA has admitted to buying records from data brokers detailing Americans' website and app usage.

Senator Ron Wyden is calling on intelligence agencies to stop buying illegally obtained personal data from data brokers. [ more ]

Engadget

NSA admits to buying Americans' web browsing data from brokers without warrants

The NSA buys Americans' web browsing data from brokers without warrants.

NSA director confirmed the practice in response to Senator Ron Wyden's questions. [ more ]

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Above the Law

1 week ago

Information security

Cloud Security Advice For Law Firms

Law firms are adopting a cloud-first mentality, but often overlook the importance of securing their cloud environment, leaving room for vulnerabilities. [ more ]

Truthout

1 month ago

Left-wing politics

House Poised to Vote on Mass Spying Authority Critics Call "Patriot Act 2.0"

FBI and NSA have abused surveillance authority to collect US citizens' communications. [ more ]

WIRED

1 month ago

Artificial intelligence

The NSA Warns That US Adversaries Free to Mine Private Data May Have an AI Edge

The NSA views AI as essential for smarter and faster operations.

Large language models like ChatGPT have surprised the NSA. [ more ]

Theregister

5 months ago

NSA director appointment blocked over data privacy questions

Senator Ron Wyden is blocking the confirmation of a new NSA director until he gets answers about the NSA's acquisition of Americans' location and browsing data.

Data brokers are selling personal data to government agencies without a warrant, potentially violating the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. [ more ]

DevOps.com

5 months ago