Monday, 6 December 2010

US government spying on your credit cards

 A newly released US government document revealed federal law enforcement agencies have been tracking the use of credit cards, member cards and travel reservations online without obtaining warrants.
Security researcher Christopher Soghoian obtained the document, which outlines the digital tracking of those under criminal investigation, was obtained under a sunshine request. The document showed the US Justice



Department was following targets via credit card companies, calling cards and store membership programs. The digital surveillance and tracking was carried out without a court order and without any oversight.

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