A 2014 investigation by Tagesschau and NDR, based on leaked source code, revealed that the NSA's XKeyscore program specifically targeted users of privacy tools like Tor and Tails. The report highlighted that the NSA monitored individuals, including German student Sebastian Hahn, who operated anonymity servers [1].
Reports on leaked source code for , the NSA's expansive surveillance tool, reveal that the system automatically targets and "fingerprints" users who simply search for or use privacy-enhancing tools. Key Findings from Leaked Code Investigations by German media outlets Tagesschau xkeyscore source code exclusive
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