US government’s hacking tools may end up with criminals | South China Morning Post

"Electronic spying tools used by the US government could end up in the hands of organised criminals and hackers, further eroding internet security, warned industry leaders who called for new restrictions and oversight of government activity."



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Infosecurity - Deputy Prime Minister Wants to Start an Obama-style Debate into GCHQ Surveillance

"Nick Clegg, deputy prime minister and leader of the coalition Liberal Democrat party (who temporarily killed off the Data Communications Bill by saying 'it won't happen') has tried and failed to get prime minister David Cameron to launch a public debate over GCHQ in the UK similar to the public debate fostered by President Obama over the NSA in the US."



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Finally: Senior UK Politicians Start To Call For Review Of GCHQ's Spying Activities | Techdirt

"One of the most disappointing aspects of the NSA and GCHQ revelations is the almost total lack of outrage in the UK. The government there has simply stuck to its line that everything was done in accordance with the law, and has refused to consider a formal review of British spying in light of what we have learned. "



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NSA: Deny, Disrupt, Degrade, and Deceive | United Liberty | Free Market - Individual Liberty - Limited Government

"This past Monday Alice Salles posted a very disturbing article about the NSA and GCHQ intercepting and storing webcam images from supposedly private web chats. Between 3 to 11 percent of these images contain sexually explicit content. What would the NSA and GCHQ possibly want with these images apart from a few individual agents getting their jollies?"



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Uncrackable phones provided by Phantom Secure linked to murder of Hells Angels bikies - The West Australian

"Australian law enforcement agencies are increasingly unable to monitor the communications of some of the country's most powerful criminals due to the rising prevalence of uncrackable encrypted phones."



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APS Jobs - Vacancy N.N. 10622158

 "The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) is seeking applications from talented people to fill a number of critical roles in the collection and analysis of intelligence. These roles are ideally suited to people seeking a career in intelligence and national security."



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