Edward Snowden stories

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.>>

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.>>

I want to discuss four significant security and privacy assumptions that Snowden’s actions, and the resulting revelations, have undermined.>>

"We know that Edward Snowden wants to return home to the United States. However, until his safety there can be guaranteed he should be offered the option of moving to a democratic English-speaking country.">>

Is the Prime Minister’s honesty now central to the election...?!>>

"There is not, and never has been, mass surveillance of New Zealanders undertaken by the GCSB...">>

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.>>

"Once again, we're seeing evidence that directly links New Zealand spies to a global mass surveillance network.">>

"Key's integrity is in question. He has given New Zealanders' multiple assurances that their data is safe.">>

Discussions about data sovereignty has soared in the past 12 months, fuelled by the revelations of surveillance made public by Edward Snowden - which is stalling technology innovation in many organisations.>>

"The evidence of spying on New Zealanders is stacking up against John Key.">>

"The influence of the United States Government, in particular, over New Zealand is truly alarming, and it’s all happening behind closed doors.">>

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.>>

If the Edward Snowden situation has taught us one thing, it might be that privacy is very often just an illusion.>>

Tech giants Facebook, Google and Microsoft have released statements requesting greater transparency when it comes to gathering public data.>>

Whistleblower haunts organisations, who are now investing greater time and money into monitoring inside security threats.>>

Apple aims for transparency in bid to quash rising tensions following US whistleblower Edward Snowden's revelations.>>

After escaping US extradition by boarding a commercial flight to Hong Kong, Edward Snowden is attempting an audacious jaunt from Moscow to Ecuador - but is the net closing in?>>

"Nobody would be shocked to hear me admit that I have a problem with authority.">>

As rumours surface that Edward Snowden may seek refuge in New Zealand, Prime Minister John Key insists the US govt whistleblower is not welcome.>>

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

Megaupload founder tells Barack Obama "this is a fight you cannot win".>>