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FBI narrows in on 'second Snowden'

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The Sydney Morning Herald
Technology

FBI narrows in on 'second Snowden'

The FBI have reportedly raided the home of an "extremely principled and brave" whistleblower inside a US contracting firm, thought to have been inspired by Edward Snowden following his exodus.

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