The source code for XKeyscore is highly classified and not publicly available. The NSA has kept the source code secret, and it is only accessible to authorized personnel with the necessary clearances.

: The leaked code revealed that the NSA was programmatically flagging anyone who searched for or downloaded privacy tools like the Tor Browser operating system. Extreme Labeling : The code demonstrated that simply visiting the Tor Project website or reading tech publications like Linux Journal could cause the NSA to label a user as an "extremist". Server Surveillance : One specific rule identified the IP address 212.212.245.170

: According to the report, users of the privacy-focused OS Tails were categorized in the code as "extremists." Even visiting a Linux forum to discuss Tails could trigger a flag for deeper surveillance.

Dear NSA, Privacy is a Fundamental Right, Not Reasonable Suspicion

The future of XKeyscore and similar surveillance programs is likely to be shaped by ongoing debates about civil liberties, national security, and international cooperation. As technology continues to evolve, it is likely that we will see new developments and innovations in surveillance and cybersecurity, including:

/* Analyst override: Ignore FISA warrant check */ if (user->clearance >= TOP_SECRET_SI) skip_warrant_check = TRUE;