Germany’s head of foreign intelligence agency will be stepping down from his position earlier than his retirement. The sudden dismissal was believed to be connected to recent events and controversies, including the spying of the NSA and the threats posed by the Islamic State.
The U.S. is planning on carrying out its cyber operations as a new effort in the battle against the Islamic State. The NSA will use its 6-year-old Cyber Command to disrupt the digital communication and operation carried out by the terrorist organization.
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court rules against a court challenge about the unconstitutionality of FBI's use of the US' surveillance database, PRISM. An appeal is not an option in the court's decision on the subject.
The National Security Agency can now gather telephone records as ordered by the US Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. The new electronic spying law gives the NSA the authority to collect personal data if deem necessary.
