NSA Helps Microsoft with Windows 7
source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2009/11/nsa_microsoft_windows_7.html
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"The National Security Agency has been working with Microsoft Corp. to help improve security measures for its new Windows 7 operating system, a senior NSA official said on Tuesday.
The confirmation of the NSA's role, which began during the development of the software, is a sign of the agency's deepening involvement with the private sector when it comes to building defenses against cyberattacks.
The partnership between the NSA and Microsoft is not new. In fact, the cooperation dates back to at least 2005, when the NSA and other government agencies worked with Microsoft on its Windows XP system and other programs.
The NSA, which is best known for its electronic eavesdropping operations, is charged with protecting the nation's national security computing infrastructure from online assaults.
As these systems become increasingly dependent on private-sector computing products, the NSA has reached out to a growing number of software companies."
Private eyes are watching you; they see your every move.
The confirmation of the NSA's role, which began during the development of the software, is a sign of the agency's deepening involvement with the private sector when it comes to building defenses against cyberattacks.
The partnership between the NSA and Microsoft is not new. In fact, the cooperation dates back to at least 2005, when the NSA and other government agencies worked with Microsoft on its Windows XP system and other programs.
The NSA, which is best known for its electronic eavesdropping operations, is charged with protecting the nation's national security computing infrastructure from online assaults.
As these systems become increasingly dependent on private-sector computing products, the NSA has reached out to a growing number of software companies."
Private eyes are watching you; they see your every move.
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ReganMann
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Apple should soon but they are not being targeted... just yet
- 2 years ago
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Varex_Sythe
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Is the NSA involved with developing or improving the security measures in MAC computer software?
Please note, I'm not trying to imply anything about Microsoft by comparing it to Macintosh. I really would like to know if MAC does this as well.
- 2 years ago
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Varex_Sythe
