Topic: National Security Agency

Iran nuclear defector: Three reasons he might have gone back

Iran nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri flew back to Tehran this week. The case of Vitaly Yurchenko, a Soviet cold-war-era defector, may offer some clues as to Amiri's reasons.

Soldier arrested in WikiLeaks classified Iraq video case

Army Spc. Bradley Manning has been arrested in connection with the April release of classified footage of a US helicopter mistakenly shooting Iraqi civilians to website WikiLeaks.

US college degrees: Still the best among world's top universities?

A US college degree has been the gold standard. But global economics and a crisis of confidence may be pushing the US down in rankings among top universities.

Stephen Hawking alien warning: Could we talk to them?

Long before Stephen Hawking's alien warning, the National Security Agency was preparing to communicate with alien life.

Opinion: 'Tea party' activists: Do they hate liberals more than they love liberty?

A recent ‘tea party’ rally showed lots of anger toward President Obama, but little consistent support for liberty in America.

Bush wiretap program gets rebuke from federal judge

Bush authorized a wiretap program allowing US citizens with suspected terror links to be tapped without a warrant. Now, a judge has ruled that an Islamic charity was the subject of 'unlawful surveillance.'

Opinion: The 2010 Census: Will your answers stay private?

What you need to know about the 2010 Census: The bureau has a proven history of violating privacy in the name of security.

White House declassifies parts of US cybersecurity plan

At the RSA security conference Tuesday, the White House declassified cybersecurity plan when Obama administration cybersecurity czar Howard Schmidt revealed 12 broad elements of the 2008 Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative.

In US budget's fine print, a treasure-trove of information

Want to know how much the White House will spend to screen mail? How about maintain its lawn? Crack open the budget Appendix for Washington’s spending secrets.

China is aiming at America’s soft underbelly: the Internet

Cyberattacks on Google might be just the beginning. America's former director of National Intelligence says the US should do what is necessary to defend itself before there is a catastrophic event.

US unable to guard against cyber attacks: Intel director Blair

Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair testified Wednesday of the growing sophistication of cyber attacks. He also said that foreign terrorist groups are using the Internet to organize attacks, give instructions, and arrange financing.

Corporations' cyber security under widespread attack, survey finds

A survey of IT executives at corporations in 14 countries finds that more than half have seen 'high-level' attacks on their firms' computer systems. Even so, budgets for cyber security and IT have been cut in recent years, two-thirds of the respondents say.

What Obama could learn from France about stopping terrorists

To defend itself from terrorist attacks, the US should go on the offensive with a proactive strategy, like France.

Court says US can stay mum about Guantánamo surveillance

Lawyers for Guantánamo detainees want surveillance records. An appeals court ruled Wednesday that agencies could refuse to confirm or deny the existence of such records for national security.

Pearl Harbor Day 2009: three enduring mysteries

On Pearl Harbor Day 2009, here is a look at lingering questions such as: How did the Japanese fleet get so close to Hawaii without being spotted?

Opinion: Obama's disappointing secrecy

He promised openness. Instead, like Bush's, his administration wants the power to keep Congress in the dark on some intelligence activities.

Warrantless Wiretaps: Were They Valuable?

Bush and Cheney thought so, but some Justice Department officials said they were illegal.

North Korean hackers blamed for sweeping cyber attack on US networks

Obama to announce 'cyber czar' for digital security

The move to create a position to safeguard the country's computer networks comes as the Pentagon plans to create a military command for cyberwarfare.

President Obama: My campaign was hacked

Nope, Dick Cheney didn't change his mind...

Opinion: Boost national cybersecurity without stifling freedom

The US government should apply stricter control over its own network, but it should leave public networks alone.

Computer worm 'Conficker' is doing its dirty work

Pentagon and other agencies are preparing to defend against cyber attacks. Meanwhile, here are ways to protect your computer.

New BlackBerry for Obama?

Europe listens cautiously to Obama agenda

Biden opens a door on Iran, but presses allies on Afghanistan.