by Darren Pauli Kaspersky malware probers have uncovered a new ‘operating system’-like platform that was developed and used by the National Security Agency (NSA) in its Equation spying arsenal. The EquationDrug or Equestre platform is used to deploy 116 modules to target computers that can siphon data and spy on victims. “It’s important to note […]
“The public needs to know the kinds of things a government does in its name, or the ‘consent of the governed’ is meaningless. . . The consent of the governed is not consent if it is not informed.” – Edward Snowden Published on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 by Common Dreams by Edward Snowden The following […]
It’s longstanding. It’s no secret. It’s well known. Now we know more. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) deserves credit. On August 21, it headlined “Intelligence Agency Attorney on How ‘Multi-Communication Transactions’ Allowed for Domestic Surveillance.” EFF filed a FOIA lawsuit. For over a year, it fought for public disclosure. It demanded release of an 86-page FISA […]
Hour 1 James Bamford is an American author and journalist noted for his writing about United States intelligence agencies, especially the National Security Agency (NSA). He has written for The New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic, Harper’s, and many other publications. James is the author of three books, his latest being The Shadow Factory. We’ll […]
Some have claimed that Americans don’t care about the revelations that the NSA is conducting massive surveillance on our private communications. But Oliver Stone isn’t buying it. In a video produced with the ACLU, Director Oliver Stone shares some of his reflections on the NSA spying program and the disastrous legacy of unchecked government abuse […]