Security News

Appeals Court Rules NSA Metadata Collection Not Authorized by Section 215 (Threatpost)
2015-05-07 14:58

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled Thursday that the Patriot Act does not authorize the bulk collection of phone records by the NSA. The ruling undermines the key...

NSA Whistleblowers, Civil Liberties Groups Urge Congress to Oppose USA Freedom Act (Threatpost)
2015-05-06 18:15

As the expiration date for the controversial Section 215 of the Patriot Act draws near, the voices opposing a renewal of the surveillance powers the measure grants the NSA are growing louder. The...