Former contractor Edward Snowden leaks classified documents to journalists, exposing „PRISM” and massive global internet surveillance programs run by the NSA. The event triggers an unprecedented global push toward end-to-end data encryption and online privacy tools.
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25 Internet Evolution Facts: The 2024 Edition
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