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Issues to Look Forward to in 2012
According to Reuters, some of the more important issues to look out for are the U.S. presidential elections, the London Olympics and the unrest in Syria, as well the nuclear conflict in Iran, the Eurozone debt crisis and the future of the North Korean state, among others...
Stratfor Confirms Attack by AntiSec Hackers
Stratfor, the U.S. Security Firm has been reportedly attacked by the Anonymous group of hackers and later identified as AntiSec. They have claimed to have stolen more than $500,000 from the firm's high profile client accounts and made donations to various charities including Red Cross, CARE and Save the Children.
Twitter Accused of Censoring Wikileaks, Anonymous Supporters
Reports have emerged alleging social network giant Twitter is censoring its content, closing accounts supporting anti-authoritarian causes such as Wikileaks and the Anonymous sponsored Occupy movement.
Wikileaks' Julian Assange to Face Supreme Court February 1
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will face the UK Supreme Court on February 1 to appeal against extradition to Sweden, where he faces sex crime allegations.
Occupy London: Can Occupy Everywhere Reverse the London Protest's Fortunes?
With Occupy London set to break-out of its St. Paul's base, turning the whole of London into its stage, the International Business Times UK examines the movement, exploring where it came from and where it's going.
Wikileaks: 'FinSpy' Software Can Raid Your BlackBerry
Surveillance companies are able to hack into BlackBerry mobile phones by sending out a fake software update, the smartphone can then be monitored without the owner's knowledge.
Wikileaks Spy Files: 'FinFly' Device Target's Computer Through Apple iTunes Scam
Wikileaks has highlighted a company which produces spying hardware that can give surveillance officers complete access to a target's computer through Apple iTunes.
Julian Assange: Surveillance Corporations Work With 'Every Tin-Pot Dictator'
Wikileaks has released a video on its website featuring Julian Assange talking about surveillance of civilians, a topic which features in the recently released 'Spy Files' documents.
Wikileaks: Julian Assange Supreme Court Hearing 'Rushed Forward'
Wikileaks announced via its Twitter account on Wednesday afternoon that founder Julian Assange's Supreme Court appeal application has been rushed forward to December 19.
Occupy Wall Street in 2012: Can the Leaderless Revolution Survive?
With the Occupy movement having survived into the holiday season, the International Business Times UK takes a look at what the movement has achieved and explores the question; how much longer can the leaderless revolution continue?
Stuxnet, Malware and Wikileaks: How Cyber Warfare is a Very Real Threat
Gone are the days when an act of war meant dropping bombs, shooting the enemy and marching thousands of troops across borders. Now the battle is taking place online and it is the computer geniuses in their bedrooms, rather than the battle-hardened soldiers in tanks, that are keeping governments awake at night.
WikiLeaks Chief Julian Assange Given New Lifeline in Extradition Appeal
WikiLeaks' chief and founder Julian Assange was given a lifeline in his extradition appeal as judges ruled he can take his case to the highest court in Britain.
VIDEO: Julian Assange to Fight Extradition Appeal in Supreme Court
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange can appeal to the Supreme Court to overturn his extradition to Sweden, where he is wanted for questioning over alleged sex crimes, a High Court judge ruled on Monday
EXCLUSIVE: Wikileaks Spy Files - Privacy International Declares War on Surveillance Firms
The release of Spy Files by Wikileaks is just the first stage of tackling the global problem of civilian surveillance, according to Privacy International founder, Simon Davies.
Wikileaks 'Blocked' After Release of Spy Files
Wikileaks was apparently 'blocked' on Friday afternoon according to the whistleblowing website's Twitter account, after the site released 287 files exposing what it claims to be widespread surveillance of civilians.
Play on Julian Assange's Life to Open at London Theatre
The play depicts Assange's story through a narrative of a fictional film director trying to shoot a biopic of the controversial WikiLeaks founder. The play opens with a sex scene that gets cut mid-filming, the Guardian has reported.
Julian Assange: Apple iTunes Lets 'Big Brother' Take Control of Your Computer
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange claims that there is a "flaw" in Apple's iTunes that is used by surveillance companies to take over users' computers.
Julian Assange: Smartphone Users 'Screwed' by Surveillance States
Whistleblowing website Wikileaks today released 287 files that it claims detail phone bugging and surveillance of whole populations by governments in what has been described as an "uncontrolled cancerous growth".
Wikileaks' Julian Assange Slams U.K. Media as 'Backstabbing'
Julian Assange Monday lashed out at British journalism, calling it a "backstabbing industry" after his whistleblowing website Wikileaks was praised for its "outstanding contribution to journalism" in Australia.
Wikileaks to Launch New Site December 1, Will Expose 'Extraordinary Threats' to Journalists
Wikileaks has postponed the launch of its new online submissions system and has announced that the new website will unveiled on December 1.
Anonymous Hackers Protest Wikileaks' Julian Assange Extradition: Revenge Attack Expected
Breaking from its support for the Occupy movement, the hacker cell of Anonymous has issued a statement attacking UK authorities' decision to extradite Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, leading to speculation of a possible revenge attack by the hacktivist collective.
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Loses Extradition Appeal in London
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has lost his High Court bid to block extradition to Sweden where he will face sex crime allegations.
Wikileaks Announces New Submission System, Claims Every Other Site to be Insecure
Julian Assange of Wikileaks today announced that the Whistleblowing site will be introducing a new, more secure, submission system and claims that every web-based encryption is not to be trusted.
Julian Assange: Wikileaks Suspends Publishing Amid Payment Ban
Wikileaks has stopped publication due to running low on funds, following what it calls an illegal banking blockade placed on the site by Visa, Mastercard and PayPal.
Occupy London: Blind Fury Shifting to Focused Revolution [EXCLUSIVE]
IBTimes reporters an the scene have reported a marked shift in the tone of the Occupy London Protest, suggesting what began as a melting-pot of ideas has begun to evolve into a focused manifesto of demands.
Occupy London: Wikileaks' Julian Assange Avoids Police Kettling to Join London Protesters (Exclusive Photos)
Wikileaks' infamous internet activist Julian Assange has joined the Occupy London protest, delivering a speech to the crowd outside St. Paul's.
Occupy London: Revolution Nearly Ends Before it Begins (Exclusive)
UK police have moved to stop the new Occupy the London Stock Exchange protest before it starts, blocking access to the movement's intended camp site.
Libya: Gaddafi Former Minister Moussa Koussa to Settle In Jordan Capital
Libya's former foreign minister Moussa Koussa has obtained a Jordanian passport and is planning to move to Amman from Qatar, Arabic daily al-Arab al-Youm reports.
Julian Assange Rejects Unofficial WikiLeaks Chronicles
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has slam a UK based publisher for allegedly releasing the drafts of his autobiography without his consent. Assange said the publisher has breach the contract without his permission.
Zimbabwe: Mugabe’s Terminal Cancer is Set to Heat Up Race for Succession
With revelations that Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has prostate cancer that may kill him within two years, the race for succession in Zimbabwe is set to get even more heated.