Snowden says Biden was ‘deeply involved’ in E.U. spy scandal

Snowden says Biden was ‘deeply involved’ in E.U. spy scandal

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The transcript discusses the alleged surveillance of European politicians by the NSA, with the help of Denmark's Defense Intelligence Service, from 2012 to 2014. It highlights the methods used, such as tapping into internet cables, and mentions the involvement of prominent figures like Angela Merkel. Edward Snowden accused Joe Biden of being involved in the scandal during his vice presidency. The operation, known as Operation Dunhammer, used politicians' phone numbers to gather data.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which European leader was reportedly spied on by the NSA with Denmark's help?

Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven

German Chancellor Angela Merkel

French President Emmanuel Macron

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What method did the NSA reportedly use to access communications in Europe?

Satellite interception

Hacking into mobile networks

Using drones for surveillance

Tapping into Danish internet cables

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries' communications were reportedly accessed by the NSA?

Germany, France, Sweden, and Norway

Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia

Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece

Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Austria

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who accused Joe Biden of being involved in the surveillance scandal?

Edward Snowden

Chelsea Manning

Julian Assange

Bradley Manning

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the code name of the operation that allowed the NSA to obtain data?

Operation Thunderbolt

Operation Dunhammer

Operation Eagle Eye

Operation Silent Night