The National Security Agency secretly expanded its warrantless surveillance of Americans’ international Internet traffic. Leaked documents show the NSA sought to seek evidence of malicious computer hacking. The Justice Department allowed the agency to monitor only addresses and “cyber-signatures” – patterns associated with computer intrusions – which it could tie to foreign governments. An expert says the NSA program seems to be focused on searching for malware by applying a version of the Department of Homeland Security’s Einstein intrusion prevention system. The White House says President Obama remains vigilant about an “ever-evolving” cyberthreat.”]
Source: https://www.govinfosecurity.com/report-nsa-expanded-internet-spying-a-8287