Secrecy, Surveillance, and Misinformation: Lessons From Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Rereading the late senator in a post-Edward Snowden and Julian Assange era.
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Edward Snowden
23 posts
How to Appear Properly Annoyed by a Wiretap
Australia's security service tapped some phones in Indonesia. It hasn't ended well.
Is the NSA Really Preventing Terrorist Attacks?
The agency, President Obama, and members of Congress have all said NSA spying programs have thwarted more than 50 terrorist plots. But there’s no evidence the claim is true.
Government Standards Agency ‘Strongly’ Suggests Dropping Its Own Encryption Standard
The decision follows revelations about the NSA’s covert influence on computer security standards.
Why NSA Snooping Is a Much Bigger Deal in Germany
In Germany, furor over the NSA revelations is much bigger than in the U.S. Why do Germans fear Big Brother so much?
Does the NSA Tap That? What We Still Don’t Know About the Agency’s Internet Surveillance
In a secret effort, the National Security Agency appears to be vacuuming up large swathes of the Internet.
Rebelling Against the New Surveillance: Designers Pioneer the Future of Privacy
Commercial products and artistic projects that hint at how we might protect ourselves from government detection in the future, should we so choose.
A Buyer’s Guide to Safer Communication
There are a lot of ways to talk to people securely on the Internet, some are purpose-built to enhance your privacy and security. Here’s a guide to getting started.
What Happens if (or When) Edward Snowden Faces a Jury?
The George Zimmerman trial has provoked a national conversation on race. The NSA probably doesn't want one on security.
Would Giving Up Computers Protect Your Privacy?
Vladimir Putin wants to use typewriters to avoid an Edward Snowden situation. Could you actually do this?