National Security Agency

Rob Storch, who became inspector general of the NSA this year, says he believes the agency should have a "robust whistleblower program."

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From Inside The NSA, A Call For More Whistleblowers

6:09pm October 09, 2018

by Greg Myre

The National Security Agency has a reputation as the nation's most secretive intelligence agency. But a new inspector general arrived this year and is calling for a "robust whistleblower program."

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Adm. Michael Rogers, chief of the U.S. Cyber Command and director of the National Security Agency, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday.

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NSA Chief: U.S. Response 'Hasn't Changed The Calculus' Of Russian Interference

6:23pm February 27, 2018

by David Welna

Adm. Michael Rogers says Russian President Vladimir Putin has concluded he can continue to meddle in U.S. cyberspace with little price to pay.

A laptop in the Netherlands was one of hundreds of thousands infected by ransomware in May. The malware reportedly originated with the NSA.

Government Outlines When It Will Disclose Or Exploit Software Vulnerabilities

11:04am November 17, 2017

by James Doubek

The Trump administration put out guidelines for how the government will decide what software vulnerabilities it will share with tech companies to fix, and which ones it will keep to itself for spying.

Former National Intelligence Director James Clapper testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, before the Senate Judiciary subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism hearing: "Russian Interference in the 2016 United States Election," in May.

Ex-U.S. Intel Chiefs Criticize CIA For Entertaining Russian Hack Conspiracy

8:19am November 09, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Former CIA Director Michael Hayden and James Clapper, a former director of National Intelligence, have been critical of a meeting between current CIA Director Mike Pompeo and an NSA whistleblower.

Reality Winner, a 25-year-old National Security Agency contractor and an Air Force veteran, was being held in Lincoln County, Ga.

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Accused NSA Leaker Reality Winner To Remain In Jail Pending Trial

8:13pm June 08, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

A judge denied her bail after prosecutors suggested she may possess more secret documents. The 25-year-old National Security Agency contractor allegedly gave classified material to a news outlet.

Reality Leigh Winner, 25, has been accused by the U.S. Department of Justice of sending classified material to a news organization.

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What We Know About Reality Winner, Government Contractor Accused Of NSA Leak

8:28pm June 06, 2017

by Greg Myre

Winner, a 25-year-old Air Force veteran, is accused of mailing classified material to an online news outlet. A report Monday in The Intercept details a Russian cyberattack on U.S. election systems.

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Trump Says He Has 'Absolute Right' To Share Intelligence With Russia

9:24pm May 16, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The president is accused of leaking "highly classified" information in a meeting at the White House with Russian officials. Trump has said he gave them information and has defended doing so.

FBI Director James Comey and National Security Agency Director Mike Rogers testify during the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on Russian actions during the 2016 election campaign.

The FBI Is On The Case — And Other Takeaways From The House Intel Hearing

9:02pm March 20, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

James Comey confirmed on Monday that the FBI is investigating possible coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia, and he said there's no evidence Barack Obama was wiretapping Trump.

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Ex-NSA Contractor Accused Of Taking Classified Information Is Indicted

9:27am February 09, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Harold Thomas Martin III was a NSA private contractor who prosecutors say spent decades stealing national security secrets.

William Evanina, the head of U.S. counterintelligence, estimates that more than 100 Russian spies are currently operating on U.S. soil.

For America's Top Spy Catcher, A World Of Problems To Fix — And Prevent

6:24pm December 20, 2016

by Mary Louise Kelly

As head of U.S. counterintelligence, William Evanina's job is to stop America's enemies from spying here. "We spend a lot of time fixing what's happened," he says. He'd like to see greater prevention.

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