Twitter warns users they may have been hacked by 'state-sponsored actors'
Summary
Twitter has warned a number of users that they may have been the target of a state-sponsored attack.They believe that these state-sponsored actors (possibly associated with a government) may have been trying to obtain information such as email addresses, IP addresses, and/or phone numbers.
Key Data
- Social media company emails more than 20 users, warning them they may have been targeted by hackers ‘possibly associated with a government’
- phone numbers are one of the pieces of information that Twitter has warned may have been stolen in the attacks.
My View
I believe it is a violation of the users' privacy if the government has issued these hacks to obtain personal information. it goes to show that in the new/digital media era, privacy is less valued by those in power.
http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/dec/15/the-australian-defends-racist-cartoon-on-freedom-of-speech-grounds
The Australian defends 'racist' cartoon on freedom of speech grounds
Summary
The Australian newspaper has defended the publication of Bill Leak’s cartoon depicting starving Indians eating solar panels on the grounds of “freedom of speech”. The Australian released a statement to Crikey saying it stood by the cartoon, which it said ridiculed climate change activists, not Indian people, which their readers would have understood.
Key Data
- “We stand by this cartoon and believe it is a strong example of Bill Leak and The Australian’s exercise of its commitment to freedom of speech. The cartoon does not intend to ridicule Indians but the climate change activists who would send poor people solar panels rather than give them something they need – cheap power, aid and a hand up,”
My View
I agree with the fact that it may be freedom of speech however posting content that may somehow offend some readers should not be defended against.
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