Spying stories

Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.

Researchers from ESET have discovered a previously unknown macOS backdoor that spies on users of compromised Macs.

New macOS malware has been found, spying on visitors to a Hong Kong radio station news site, according to ESET Research.

ESET research reveals a significant increase in Android stalkerware detections, with serious security and privacy issues identified in these monitoring apps.

Huawei revels in a 'gotcha' moment in the wake of The Washington Post's revelation that the US Govt used backdoors in CIA-owned tech company to spy on allies.

Check Point Research found hackers could eavesdrop on Zoom meetings by generating and verifying Zoom meeting IDs.

Australians are alarmed by expanding surveillance powers and government access to private data, with 76% uneasy about data retention by telcos.

Huawei chairman Guo Ping accuses the US of using its corporate partnerships to spy globally, as tensions rise over Huawei's role in 5G development.

Huawei says it will build a cybersecurity centre in Poland if that's what it takes to convince the world that it's a trustworthy organisation.

Four US intelligence agencies have accused Huawei of spying on customers who own Huawei smart devices, but they aren't sharing any evidence.

Even if measures to restrict strong encryption access are put in place, adversaries will switch to new tools crafted without the Five Eyes network.

We explain the legislative act that governs relations between the New Zealand telecommunications industry and surveillance agencies.

PM John Key denounces mass surveillance allegations in NZ, confirming GCSB's legality and targeted cyber security operations.

Green Party calls for separation of cyber protection functions from the GCSB, stating PM John Key is using surveillance scare tactics.

PM John Key's assurances on no mass surveillance to be tested, Internet Party leader says resignation if false.

New evidence suggests that New Zealand's GCSB is sharing metadata with the NSA, contradicting government claims. #surveillance #privacy.

It's a sad day for the people of New Zealand when government spies can break the law and not be held to account for it.

NZ plans to extend spy laws spark fears of unchecked surveillance and privacy invasion, questioning the morality of mass data collection.

Social networking giant seeks an exemption over government proposals which could see over two million Kiwis spied on by authorities.

Microsoft, Google and Facebook call for greater transparency as companies deny any involvement in US government surveillance program.