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Russian hackers steal from US government again – expert says US at fault
Breach Prevention

Russian hackers steal from US government again – expert says US at fault

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.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet
Firewalls

Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet

Fortinet appoints Phil Quade as CISO, with responsibility for information security and expanding the company's federal and critical infrastructure business.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
Net Neutrality itself might kill our online privacy
National Security Agency

Net Neutrality itself might kill our online privacy

Advances in net neutrality in the USA could be a Trojan horse for online privacy, amid Snowden's leaks and emerging cyber vulnerabilities.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2015
Key must 'come clean' on NSA / GCSB fibre optic cable interception
Government

Key must 'come clean' on NSA / GCSB fibre optic cable interception

Green Party calls on PM John Key to explain discussions about a US interception site on New Zealand's fibre optic cable.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2014
Is US whistleblower becoming Snowed-in?
Cybersecurity

Is US whistleblower becoming Snowed-in?

US whistleblower Edward Snowden navigates globe from Moscow to Ecuador, eluding US capture with WikiLeaks' support. Is his refuge within reach?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Jun 2013
Attacks on Google linked to schools
Google

Attacks on Google linked to schools

The Aurora cyber attacks on Google and other US entities have been traced to Chinese schools, including one affiliated with the military.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2010

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Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information
Malware

Five ways to improve your email security and protect your personal information

Simple checks can stop account takeovers and phishing, from stronger passwords and two-factor authentication to encrypted connections and attachments.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019