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September Hacking News Roundup

In this hacking roundup for September, read about two companies that are both specializing in hacking software, albeit from two different angles. One company is selling hacking tools to law enforcement agencies worldwide; the other company is building a software platform that prevents attacks.

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How NSA Cracks Encrypted Data

New facts continue to come out about the National Security Agency’s information-gathering programs. Each day's news seems to outdo previous scoops about its spying capabilities. This week is no different, with new reports detailing NSA's efforts to crack encrypted data.

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The Latest in Military Software Development

In this story on the latest in military software development, it's been reported that due to software complexity the cost of the much-anticipated F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has ballooned since the project's inception. Additionally, software used in the Afghanistan War is being updated for US police.

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The Software behind the PRISM Intelligence-Gathering Program

News of the National Security Agency’s PRISM intelligence-gathering program has reverberated throughout the media. This sophisticated computer system has the capability to sift through enormous amounts of data and extrapolate meaning, giving the NSA a way to track people and their behaviors.

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