Google Asks NSA to Help Secure Its Network

Google is teaming up with the National Security Agency to investigate the recent hack attack against its network in a bid to prevent another assault, according to The Washington Post. The internet search giant is working on an agreement with the controversial agency to determine the attacker’s methods and what Google can do to shore up its network. Sources assured the Post that the deal does not mean the NSA will have access to users’ searches or e-mail communications and accounts. Nor will Google share proprietary data with the agency. But the move is raising concerns among privacy and civil rights advocates. The Electronic Privacy Information Center filed a Freedom of Information Act request on Thursday, shortly after the agreement was made public, seeking more information about the arrangement (.pdf)...read more