Edward Snowden stories
'Leaker' behind massive NSA breach possibly still working at agency
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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A cybersecurity expert has said it is a ‘stunning admission’ by the former CIA director about the NSA breach that is being touted as catastrophic.
Russian hackers steal from US government again – expert says US at fault
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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kaspersky
Piers Wilson says that in some ways, it is genuinely shocking that the NSA has allowed a contractor to expose vital US cyber-defence data like this.
Snowden: 4 big security and privacy assumptions he undermined
Tue, 20th Sep 2016
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I want to discuss four significant security and privacy assumptions that Snowden’s actions, and the resulting revelations, have undermined.
Snow-Way? Internet MANA shuns US with whistleblower visa plans...
Sat, 20th Sep 2014
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Internet MANA urges NZ's new gov to offer whistleblower Edward Snowden a safe haven, citing his sacrifices in exposing global surveillance.
Hands up if you're telling the truth...?!
Wed, 17th Sep 2014
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Laila Harré challenges PM's credibility on GCSB surveillance, following Snowden's claims of spying on New Zealanders.
Key 'sets record straight'... Rubbishes mass surveillance claims
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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PM John Key denounces mass surveillance allegations in NZ, confirming GCSB's legality and targeted cyber security operations.
Dotcom: “We’ll close one of the Five Eyes…”
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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Met with rapturous applause from a jam-packed Auckland Town Hall, Kim Dotcom’s ‘Moment of Truth’ event last night has sent shockwaves across the country.
Can Key rule out that GCSB is sharing NZ’s data?
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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New evidence suggests that New Zealand's GCSB is sharing metadata with the NSA, contradicting government claims. #surveillance #privacy.
Key must 'come clean' on NSA / GCSB fibre optic cable interception
Tue, 5th Aug 2014
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Green Party calls on PM John Key to explain discussions about a US interception site on New Zealand's fibre optic cable.
Gartner: Snitching Snowden stalling tech enterprise innovation
Thu, 3rd Jul 2014
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Edward Snowden's revelations prompt data residency debates, stalling tech innovation, says Gartner VP Carsten Casper.
US spying: Who do you believe? Snowden or Key?
Mon, 23rd Jun 2014
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ndi
NZers trust Snowden over Key on US spying claims, a poll suggests, amid government evasion on NSA's Kiwi surveillance.
Internet Party slams Five Eyes as Kiwi privacy debate rages on...
Mon, 9th Jun 2014
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Internet Party claims secret deals with foreign powers have eroded New Zealand's independence. #TPPA #FATCA #FiveEyes.
Greens: Key needs to front on what NZ spies are up to
Mon, 19th May 2014
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Prime Minister John Key has questions to answer following the latest Edward Snowden leaks detailing New Zealand's involvement in the Five-Eyes spying network.
Kiwis urged to consider 'privacy balance'
Thu, 5th Dec 2013
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If the Edward Snowden situation has taught us one thing, it might be that privacy is very often just an illusion.
Facebook, Google & Microsoft launch govt privacy petitions
Tue, 10th Sep 2013
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Tech giants Facebook, Google and Microsoft have released statements requesting greater transparency when it comes to gathering public data.
Is your company Edward Snowden-proof?
Fri, 2nd Aug 2013
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Whistleblower haunts organisations, who are now investing greater time and money into monitoring inside security threats.
Apple reaffirms commitment to customer privacy
Mon, 24th Jun 2013
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privacy
Apple aims for transparency in bid to quash rising tensions following US whistleblower Edward Snowden's revelations.
Is US whistleblower becoming Snowed-in?
Sun, 23rd Jun 2013
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cybersecurity
US whistleblower Edward Snowden navigates globe from Moscow to Ecuador, eluding US capture with WikiLeaks' support. Is his refuge within reach?.
Five Eyes, Spies and Govt lies…Dotcom speaks
Fri, 14th Jun 2013
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Kim Dotcom expresses concerns over government surveillance and supports Edward Snowden in his latest column for The Guardian.
Key: Snowden not welcome in NZ
Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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As rumours surface that Edward Snowden may seek refuge in New Zealand, Prime Minister John Key insists the US govt whistleblower is not welcome.
Tech giants: 'Let us prove we're innocent'
Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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Microsoft, Google and Facebook call for greater transparency as companies deny any involvement in US government surveillance program.
Dotcom: Dear Edward Snowden, you are a hero
Tue, 11th Jun 2013
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Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom supports whistleblower Edward Snowden and challenges President Obama in Twitter campaign.