Google to encrypt searches in response to NSA surveillance claims - 13 Mar 2014 - Computing News

"Google has begun routinely encrypting web searches conducted in China as it rolls out a more robust and secure system for handling search traffic."



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Why NSA's Betrayal Of Internet Security Is Akin To A Massive Public Health Disaster | Techdirt

 "One of the most shocking of Snowden's revelations was that the NSA and GCHQ are deliberately weakening the Internet's security -- either by undermining standards, or by using zero-day vulnerabilities to break into systems."



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ASIO error led to Egyptian terrorism suspect being placed in low-security prison in Adelaide, report finds - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

"Significant communication problems within domestic spy agency ASIO led to an alleged Egyptian terrorist being cleared for community detention, a report has found."



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Drones over Down Under: Australia to spend $2.7bn on border UAV patrols — RT News

 "Australia has approved plans to buy several Triton drones to patrol the country’s borders at a cost of US$2.7 billion. The government believes the drones can help to prevent illegal immigration."



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Spies like us - ABC New South Wales - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

"James Bond and most spy movies are so far removed from the real world of spies its laughable says a former spy now turned recruiter."



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