Edward Snowden bids to become rector of British university

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 20:04

Edward Snowden is standing as a candidate for rector of Glasgow University in Scotland after students nominated him for exposing US intelligence secrets, the university said on Wednesday.

BitTorrent rolls out secure chat service following NSA leaks

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 19:04

BitTorrent has reportedly announced a secure chat service that would only a message`s sender and receiver to see the content irrespective of whether it is encrypted or not.

Analysts warn of risk to $35bn technology sales following NSA leaks

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 23:49

The alleged mass surveillance programmes exposed by whistleblower Edward Snowden have is hurting global sales by American technology companies and setting back US efforts to promote internet freedom.

UK spy agency fears legal ramifications if snoop-op details go public

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 16:19

The classified documents leaked by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden have revealed that the UK`s spy agency GCHQ is concerned about the public disclosure of its surveillance methods could bring in legal challenges under the Human Rights Act.

NSA leaks have posed a moment of tension with our allies: US

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 09:12

The US has acknowledged that the recent leaks related to the Internet and phone surveillance of foreign leaders have posed a moment of "tension" with some of its allies but said the country will continue to gather information it needs to keep itself and its partners safe.

US in touch with foreign partners on NSA leaks

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 00:52

The United States is in communication with foreign countries on the possible leaks of classified National Security Agency documents on its secretive spying programmes.

British PM says Snowden leaks harmed national security

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 21:50

British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday that the publication by the Guardian newspaper of secrets leaked by US fugitive Edward Snowden had damaged national security.

US `clueless` over extent of Snowden`s `snoop-data` access

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 16:04

The US` NSA, which was caught off-guard when Snowden leaked huge amount of classified data about the government`s surveillance programs, the agency is yet to identify the amount of data he gained access to and still possesses.

`Nothing new` for Russia in Snowden`s leaks: Official

Last Updated: Monday, July 29, 2013, 21:56

US fugitive Edward Snowden`s leaks regarding intelligence surveillance programmes in the world showed Russia "nothing new", but hastened its drive to ensure cyber-security, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Monday.