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Is the writing on the wall for US spying?
Government

Is the writing on the wall for US spying?

Kim Dotcom's projection on US embassy in Berlin condemns American surveillance, likening NSA to East Germany's Stasi.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2013

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Can Key rule out that GCSB is sharing NZ's data?
Green Party

Can Key rule out that GCSB is sharing NZ's data?

New evidence suggests that New Zealand's GCSB is sharing metadata with the NSA, contradicting government claims. #surveillance #privacy.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2014
Dotcom GCSB ruling… a sad day for NZ
Government

Dotcom GCSB ruling… a sad day for NZ

It's a sad day for the people of New Zealand when government spies can break the law and not be held to account for it.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2013
NZ spies carry damaging disguise
Apple

NZ spies carry damaging disguise

NZ plans to extend spy laws spark fears of unchecked surveillance and privacy invasion, questioning the morality of mass data collection.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2013
Facebook slams NZ spying law
Data Privacy

Facebook slams NZ spying law

Social networking giant seeks an exemption over government proposals which could see over two million Kiwis spied on by authorities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
Five Eyes, Spies and Govt lies…Dotcom speaks
Apple

Five Eyes, Spies and Govt lies…Dotcom speaks

Kim Dotcom expresses concerns over government surveillance and supports Edward Snowden in his latest column for The Guardian.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2013
Tech giants: 'Let us prove we're innocent'
Microsoft

Tech giants: 'Let us prove we're innocent'

Microsoft, Google and Facebook call for greater transparency as companies deny any involvement in US government surveillance program.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2013
Rihanna sex tape? And you're scammed
Malware

Rihanna sex tape? And you're scammed

Empty promises of Rihanna sex tape hit Facebook users for six, but 'stalker' views account for biggest scams on social networking site.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2013
Labour demands Govt inquiry over Huawei handling
Unified Communications

Labour demands Govt inquiry over Huawei handling

After U.S. officials accused the company of bribery and spying, opposition party questions the Chinese firm's share of the $1.35 billion UFB rollout.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Oct 2012
U.S. issues Huawei phone warning
Unified Communications

U.S. issues Huawei phone warning

U.S. officials caution firms against Huawei, citing potential security risks; Huawei dismisses claims, asserting its global trustworthiness and integrity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Oct 2012
Fibre Watch: To Sydney, via Beijing?
Network Infrastructure

Fibre Watch: To Sydney, via Beijing?

Concerns about Chinese involvement in a second trans-Tasman submarine fibre cable spark debate over potential espionage risks versus economic necessity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2011