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Interesting article about how recent terror events will change how individuals and tech companies monitor/ regulate use on the internet, but not the government

PBS interview showing two sides of the security vs. privacy debate as it applies to the recent attacks in Paris, and all current issues of terrorism and a lack of information even with warrants. Gives a lot of good quotes from reputable sources that can be used to strengthen and support arguments.

Which terrorists are more pressing, domestic or international?

This piece captures some of the complexity of the surveillance / privacy debate as it applies to Snowden and the Paris attacks.

An overview of Al-Qaeda's use of encryption technology in their terrorist activities. Relevant to the debate about distributing powerful cryptography to everyone, including those with bad intentions.

Interesting article that shows how even though we think we're very advanced at cryptography, sometimes an old and outdated technique slips through the cracks in our defenses.

Apple's response to the court order directing them to comply with the FBI's request for a backdoor into the iPhone owned by one of the San Bernardino shooters.

Heads up... big crypto story happening now.

Privacy advocates are pushing back against arguments from the intelligence community that more surveillance powers would have prevented the deadly Paris terrorist attacks. They're offended at what they see as naked opportunism from supporters of tough surveillance powers and argue the rhetoric - including suggestions that National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden has blood on his hands - has gone too far.

"Federal prosecutors gave the court a partial list of his Google searches on January 17, 2019, to show his motives."

That thing where the feds hold your Google searches against you? Not a hypothetical.

How effective has mass surveillance been in preventing terrorism?

How effective has mass surveillance been in preventing terror attacks since 9/11?

To any future college students: Be careful of what you type on the internet or reveal about yourself in an online forum. Despite the shocking revelations of the size and scope of the government's surveillance programs revealed by Edward Snowden, the majority of Americans don't understand the kind of information the government has on them, have taken few steps to protect their online data, and believe that such programs don't go far enough in tackling terrorism. Ironically, these same Americans also overwhelmingly believe that consumers have lost protection of their data to companies who have used their clients' privacy as a commodity. I would advise you to be careful of what you post online, and follow a few steps, such as passwords, encryption, and clearing your cookies, to help protect at least some of your data online and allow you to remain private. These programs continue to this day, and it's important that you protect what little privacy remains.

What are the mechanisms behind surveillance? How precisely are people surveilled in the US?

How effective has mass surveillance been in preventing terror attacks?