Tag: Abuse of Power
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Ed Snowden – Intelligence, Leaker
Edward Joseph “Ed” Snowden is an American computer professional who leaked classified information from the National Security Agency, starting in June 2013.Edward Joseph “Ed” Snowden is an American computer professional who leaked classified information from the National Security Agency, starting in June 2013.Edward Joseph “Ed” Snowden is an American computer professional who leaked classified information…
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Edward Snowden Leaks Again – And It’s a Bombshell
In 2008, the National Security Agency illicitly—if accidentally—intercepted a “large number” of phone calls from Washington, D.C. because an error confused Egypt’s country code—“20”—with, yes, “202.” That fact, one of many startling ones from Barton Gellman’s new blockbuster Washington Post story based on documents given to him by Edward Snowden, is so catchy and memorable…
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The Dark Side of Facebook
For most of us, our experience on Facebook is a benign – even banal – one. A status update about a colleague’s commute. A “friend” request from someone we haven’t seen for years (and hoped to avoid for several more). A picture of another friend’s baby, barely distinguishable from the dozen posted the day before.…