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InternetNZ calls out Govt's Intelligence and Security Bill
Surveillance

InternetNZ calls out Govt's Intelligence and Security Bill

Government's Intelligence and Security Bill raises concerns for InternetNZ, who believe it goes against the purpose of a free and open society.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016
Green Party calls out prime minister on Pacific Island spying
Government

Green Party calls out prime minister on Pacific Island spying

The Green Party demands an explanation from New Zealand Prime Minister John Key over illegal spying on citizens of Cook Islands and Niue.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015
InternetNZ boss slams mass collection of Pacific data
Government Communications Security Bureau

InternetNZ boss slams mass collection of Pacific data

New Zealand's alleged mass data harvesting on Pacific Island nations raises concerns about privacy, says InternetNZ.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015

Global Stories

Spying stories

AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
Multi-factor authentication

AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen

Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
ESET Research discovers new cyber threat to Mac users
Cybersecurity

ESET Research discovers new cyber threat to Mac users

Researchers from ESET have discovered a previously unknown macOS backdoor that spies on users of compromised Macs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
ESET discovers DazzleSpy, a new macOS spying malware
Malware

ESET discovers DazzleSpy, a new macOS spying malware

New macOS malware has been found, spying on visitors to a Hong Kong radio station news site, according to ESET Research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
Android stalkerware on the rise
Spying

Android stalkerware on the rise

ESET research reveals a significant increase in Android stalkerware detections, with serious security and privacy issues identified in these monitoring apps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
U.S. face meets egg – used telecom tech to spy on own allies
Spying

U.S. face meets egg – used telecom tech to spy on own allies

Huawei revels in a 'gotcha' moment in the wake of The Washington Post's revelation that the US Govt used backdoors in CIA-owned tech company to spy on allies.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020
Zoom meetings infiltrated by hackers - Check Point
Unified Communications

Zoom meetings infiltrated by hackers - Check Point

Check Point Research found hackers could eavesdrop on Zoom meetings by generating and verifying Zoom meeting IDs.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
Are we being watched? Concerns over govt surveillance on Australians
Surveillance

Are we being watched? Concerns over govt surveillance on Australians

Australians are alarmed by expanding surveillance powers and government access to private data, with 76% uneasy about data retention by telcos.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2019
Huawei chairman accuses the US of spying
Spying

Huawei chairman accuses the US of spying

Huawei chairman Guo Ping accuses the US of using its corporate partnerships to spy globally, as tensions rise over Huawei's role in 5G development.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2019
Huawei to Poland: 'We'll build a cybersecurity centre if that's what it takes'
Unified Communications

Huawei to Poland: 'We'll build a cybersecurity centre if that's what it takes'

Huawei says it will build a cybersecurity centre in Poland if that's what it takes to convince the world that it's a trustworthy organisation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019
US intelligence agencies accuse Huawei & ZTE of spying - again
Semiconductors

US intelligence agencies accuse Huawei & ZTE of spying - again

Four US intelligence agencies have accused Huawei of spying on customers who own Huawei smart devices, but they aren't sharing any evidence.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
Encryption with backdoors? Internet advocates call out Five Eyes leaders for 'shortsighted' tactics
Encryption

Encryption with backdoors? Internet advocates call out Five Eyes leaders for 'shortsighted' tactics

Even if measures to restrict strong encryption access are put in place, adversaries will switch to new tools crafted without the Five Eyes network.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
REVEALED: Dirty deal between NZ telcos and the GCSB...
Gaming

REVEALED: Dirty deal between NZ telcos and the GCSB...

We explain the legislative act that governs relations between the New Zealand telecommunications industry and surveillance agencies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2014
Key 'sets record straight'... Rubbishes mass surveillance claims
Gaming

Key 'sets record straight'... Rubbishes mass surveillance claims

PM John Key denounces mass surveillance allegations in NZ, confirming GCSB's legality and targeted cyber security operations.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2014
The cyber security spy who didn't love me... Greens slam PM
Data Privacy

The cyber security spy who didn't love me... Greens slam PM

Green Party calls for separation of cyber protection functions from the GCSB, stating PM John Key is using surveillance scare tactics.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2014
'Moment of truth' as Dotcom ramps up PM spying pressure...
Data Privacy

'Moment of truth' as Dotcom ramps up PM spying pressure...

PM John Key's assurances on no mass surveillance to be tested, Internet Party leader says resignation if false.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2014