US penetrated North Korean networks years ago: Report

Last Updated: Monday, January 19, 2015, 08:45

The US National Security Agency began tapping into North Korean computer networks in 2010, an effort that ultimately helped provide evidence to persuade the Obama administration that Pyongyang was behind the cyber attack on Sony Pictures, the New York Times reported on Sunday.

Background check company hit by government complaint

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 23:27

The company that handled a background check on National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden is accused of defrauding the US government.

US National Security Agency scoops up millions of text messages a day: Report

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 07:44

The US National Security Agency has collected almost 200 million mobile phone text messages a day from around the world, a report has said, in the latest revelations from the Edward Snowden files.

US NSA spying on offline computers: Report

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 15:40

The US National Security Agency has developed a secret technology to spy on computers via radio signals, gathering information even when the devices are offline, a report said yesterday.

US not using intelligence to steal trade secrets: White House

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 10:23

The US has said that it does not use its intelligence capabilities to steal trade secrets of foreign companies, amid media reports that America uses radio waves to tap into computers around the world and monitor them.

Snowden warns of loss of privacy in Christmas message

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 01:56

Former US National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden, who revealed details of electronic surveillance by American and British spy services, warned of the dangers posed by a loss of privacy in a message broadcast to Britain on Christmas Day.

Judge deals NSA defeat on bulk phone collection

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 05:03

A federal judge says National Security Agency`s bulk collection of phone records violates the US Constitution`s ban on unreasonable searches.

US tech giants launch campaign for NSA reforms

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 16:27

It said US surveillance programs shouldn`t keep American tech companies from operating internationally, including in countries that oppose US access to their citizens` data.

NSA hired IT specialists to hack sensitive info: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 16:29

US National Security Agency has employed more than a thousand IT specialists to hack into 50,000 computer systems worldwide and to install malicious software designed to steal sensitive information.

Norway spies on phones outside country: Spy chief

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 00:51

Norway`s military intelligence chief on Tuesday said his country carries out surveillance on millions of phone calls in conflict areas around the world and shares that data with allies, including the United States.

German journalists advised to stop using Google, Yahoo

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 21:24

The union representing German journalists advised its members on Thursday to stop using Google and Yahoo because of reported snooping by US and British intelligence.

`Alleged US spying to damage Spain-US relations`

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 08:47

The Spanish government said Monday that the alleged US spying on Spain, if confirmed, will badly damage the existing relations between the two countries.