Speculation is rife on Capitol Hill about a purported effort by US congressional leaders to rescue a contentious surveillance program, with sources suggesting that this plan may involve discreetly adding a last-minute provision to a crucial defense authorization bill that must be passed. Republican and Democratic senior aides informed WIRED that news of private discussions … Read more
The House Intelligence Committee has proposed 45 “improvements” to be included in upcoming legislation to continue the 702 program. These include criminal liability for leaks involving an American’s communications, enhanced penalties for federal employees who violate FISA procedures, and the appointment of a court-approved counsel to scrutinize FISA applications aimed at surveillance of US citizens. … Read more
Lawmakers in the United States are facing a wave of warnings from various civil society organizations urging them not to yield to the efforts of certain members of Congress who are attempting to thwart a much-anticipated discussion on the future of a potent yet divisive US surveillance program. House and Senate party leaders are gearing … Read more
In a coordinated effort between the FBI and the Dutch Financial Intelligence and Investigation Service, the websites of a crypto mixer have been seized. The mixer was allegedly utilized by North Korean hackers and multiple cybercriminals to launder stolen funds and obscure transactions. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) … Read more