Skype’s Twitter, Facebook, and blog hacked by Syrian Electronic Army demanding an end to spying

Today’s events is most likely linked to the US National Security Agency’s revealed surveillance programs that were uncovered by former contractor Edward Snowden. Many tech companies, including Skype’s parent company, Microsoft, have taken steps to refute claims that they have been cooperating with the government.

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NIST Review Won’t Disrupt Work with NSA

The National Institute of Standards and Technology continues to collaborate with the National Security Agency on its IT security guidance even as NIST investigates whether the spy agency meddled with one of its special publications.

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