A row has broken out over claims that Russian and Chinese have reportedly decrypted files of NSA leaker Edward Snowden, identifying British and US secret agents in the process. . The Sunday Times used unnamed UK government and intel agency officials1 to support a story that MI6 has withdrawn agents from overseas operations in hostile countries because their identities have been "blown" (i.e. revealed) as a result of the Edward Snowden leaks. The link for this article located at The Register UK is no longer available. . Reports indicate anxiety surrounding the consequences of Snowden's disclosures on operatives, as foreign entities may have successfully decrypted sensitive documents.. Snowden Leaks, Intelligence Risks, Decryption Claims, NSA, UK Government. . Alex
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