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How Can the NSA Get Onto Your computer?

Security expert Ashkan Soltani explains the NSA's program to spy on computers.

Aired 05/21/2008 | Rating NR

FRONTLINE

How Can the NSA Get Onto Your computer?

Clip: Season 2014 Episode 10 | 1m 10s

Security expert Ashkan Soltani explains the NSA's program to spy on computers.

Security expert Ashkan Soltani explains the NSA's QUANTUM program, which allows the agency to access computers through web browsers. FRONTLINE animates illustrations on top of the interview.

Aired 05/21/2008 | Rating NR

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