Security News

Uncle Sam demands summary judgement on Snowden memoir: We're not saying it's true, but no one should read it
2019-10-25 18:00

We really needed to take a look before you published The US government has gone back to court in a bid to get a summary judgement against whistleblower Edward Snowden and Macmillan – the publisher...

Edward Snowden's Memoirs
2019-10-07 11:53

Ed Snowden has published a book of his memoirs: Permanent Record. I have not read it yet, but I want to point you all towards two pieces of writing about the book. The first is an excellent review...

Emotet Botnet Now Using Snowden's Memoir as a Lure
2019-09-24 18:33

Attackers Sending Emails Promising Copy of 'Permanent Record'A week after the Emotet botnet crept back to life, the attackers behind it are already trying a new way to ensnare victims - using...

News Wrap: Emotet’s Return, U.S. Vs. Snowden, Physical Pen Testers Arrested
2019-09-20 13:54

Threatpost editors discuss the return of Emotet, a new lawsuit against Edward Snowden and more.

France Has 'Not Changed Mind' on Rejecting Snowden Asylum
2019-09-20 13:22

France has not changed its mind on rejecting any asylum request from US surveillance whistleblower Edward Snowden, its foreign minister said Thursday, after the former CIA employee said he would...

Analysis: Fallout From the Snowden Memoir
2019-09-20 07:33

The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report features a discussion of the controversies surrounding the release of whistleblower Edward Snowden's memoir. Also featured: An update on Lumen PDF's...

US files suit against Snowden to keep book profits out of his hands
2019-09-19 12:32

The government, alleging that Snowden violated NDAs with the CIA and NSA, isn't looking to stop the book's publication or distribution.

Justice Department Sues Snowden Over Memoir
2019-09-18 16:03

Suit Seeks to Collect Book Profits Based on Alleged Violation of Nondisclosure AgreementThe U.S. Justice Department has sued Edward Snowden over his new memoir, claiming that the former NSA...

Edward Snowden Sued by U.S. Over New Memoir
2019-09-18 14:00

The U.S. is attempting to seize any assets related to Edward Snowden's new memoir, Permanent Record.

US government sues ex-IT guy for breaking his NDA (Yes, we mean Edward Snowden)
2019-09-17 19:58

Uncle Sam tries to plug leaker's pay, ends up plugging leaker's book The US government today sued former CIA employee and NSA sysadmin contractor Edward Snowden to deny him payment from his newly...