Edward Snowden

How WikiLeaks revolutionised the world of journalism

Stefania Maurizi, an investigative journalist working for the Italian daily Il Fatto Quotidiano, speaks to Eresh Omar Jamal of The Daily Star.
11 December 2022, 15:00 PM

NSA warns of state cyber-attack risk

The deputy director of the US National Security Agency (NSA), Richard Ledgett, warns of the increasing danger of destructive cyber attacks by states.
27 October 2015, 05:10 AM

Edward Snowden joins Twitter and follows NSA

Fugitive US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden opens an account on the social network website Twitter.
30 September 2015, 06:20 AM

Snowden attacks Russia rights curbs

Former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden criticised Russia, the country that has granted him asylum.
5 September 2015, 16:01 PM

'Bourne 5' will take place in 'post-Snowden world'

The NSA whistle-blowing revelations from Edward Snowden to play a crucial role in actor Matt Damon’s next Bourne movie.
31 August 2015, 13:21 PM

US refuses to pardon Snowden: White House

The White House reiterates its refusal to pardon the government information leaker Edward Snowden.
30 July 2015, 05:57 AM

British spies 'moved after Snowden files read'

UK intelligence agents move because Russia and China have access to classified information which reveals how they operate, a senior government source says.
14 June 2015, 04:55 AM

US Senate lets NSA spy program lapse

The legal authority for US spy agencies' collection of Americans' phone records and other data expired at midnight on Sunday after the US Senate failed to pass legislation extending the powers.
1 June 2015, 06:33 AM

How the Tor Project is bringing anonymity back to the web

There are a few solutions available for those looking to go incognito. Among the most ambitious initiatives in this vein is the Tor Project.
10 May 2015, 11:54 AM

US, UK hacked Sim card firm

US and British intelligence agencies illegally hacked a major manufacturer of Sim cards to steal codes and facilitate eavesdropping on mobiles
20 February 2015, 09:33 AM