The Hidden Intelligence Breakdowns Behind the Mumbai Terrorist Attacks
After Edward Snowden, the government said its controversial surveillance programs had stopped a terrorist—David Coleman Headley. The claim is largely untrue.
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The Psychology and the Politics of Nightclub Surveillance Video
Research shows that “feeling safe” is highly subjective.
Two Years Later, Snowden’s Mangled Laptop Is More Than an Empty Symbol
The British government's demand that physical computers be destroyed is both nonsensical and ruthless—and that’s what makes it so disturbing.
Most Americans Don’t Mind Being on Candid Camera
The latest Pew survey shows that a majority of people actually approve of mass surveillance.
Should There Be Cameras in Courtrooms?
The only visual representation the public will get of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s trial is an artist's sketch. It turns out there's a case to be made for, and against, courtroom cameras.
What Body Cameras May Mean for the Los Angeles Police Shooting
Last night's fatal altercation between a homeless man and the LAPD prompts many of the same questions regarding police surveillance.
Why Is the DEA Tracking License Plates?
The DEA's license plate tracking program is just the latest case of surveillance gone wrong.
Here’s One Unexpected Way to Land on the NSA’s Watch List
If you downloaded the privacy software Tor in 2011, you may have been flagged to be spied on.
The Truman Show Delusion: Can Culture Make Us Crazy?
Two brothers—a philosopher and a doctor—attempt to explain the cultural roots of madness.
How to Block Online Tracking
Many companies track your behavior and request information about you without explicitly asking for your permission. Here’s how to combat the trackers.