Spying stories
AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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mfa
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crypto
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blockchain
Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.
ESET Research discovers new cyber threat to Mac users
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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cybersecurity
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apple
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spying
Researchers from ESET have discovered a previously unknown macOS backdoor that spies on users of compromised Macs.
ESET discovers DazzleSpy, a new macOS spying malware
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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malware
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cybersecurity
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apple
New macOS malware has been found, spying on visitors to a Hong Kong radio station news site, according to ESET Research.
Android stalkerware on the rise
Tue, 18th May 2021
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spying
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eset
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stalkerware
ESET research reveals a significant increase in Android stalkerware detections, with serious security and privacy issues identified in these monitoring apps.
U.S. face meets egg – used telecom tech to spy on own allies
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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spying
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huawei
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national security
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.
Zoom meetings infiltrated by hackers - Check Point
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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uc
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cybersecurity
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video conferencing
Check Point Research found hackers could eavesdrop on Zoom meetings by generating and verifying Zoom meeting IDs.
Huawei to Poland: 'We'll build a cybersecurity centre if that's what it takes'
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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.
US intelligence agencies accuse Huawei & ZTE of spying - again
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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spying
Four US intelligence agencies have accused Huawei of spying on customers who own Huawei smart devices, but they aren't sharing any evidence.
Encryption with backdoors? Internet advocates call out Five Eyes leaders for 'shortsighted' tactics
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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encryption
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data privacy
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spying
Even if measures to restrict strong encryption access are put in place, adversaries will switch to new tools crafted without the Five Eyes network.
REVEALED: Dirty deal between NZ telcos and the GCSB...
Thu, 18th Sep 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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apple
We explain the legislative act that governs relations between the New Zealand telecommunications industry and surveillance agencies.
Key 'sets record straight'... Rubbishes mass surveillance claims
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
PM John Key denounces mass surveillance allegations in NZ, confirming GCSB's legality and targeted cyber security operations.
The cyber security spy who didn't love me... Greens slam PM
Tue, 16th Sep 2014
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data privacy
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government
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green party
Green Party calls for separation of cyber protection functions from the GCSB, stating PM John Key is using surveillance scare tactics.
'Moment of truth' as Dotcom ramps up PM spying pressure...
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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data privacy
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government
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gcsb
PM John Key's assurances on no mass surveillance to be tested, Internet Party leader says resignation if false.
Can Key rule out that GCSB is sharing NZ's data?
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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green party
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gcsb
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spying
New evidence suggests that New Zealand's GCSB is sharing metadata with the NSA, contradicting government claims. #surveillance #privacy.
Dotcom GCSB ruling… a sad day for NZ
Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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government
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green party
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gcsb
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 spies carry damaging disguise
Fri, 12th Jul 2013
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apple
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government
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mega
NZ plans to extend spy laws spark fears of unchecked surveillance and privacy invasion, questioning the morality of mass data collection.
Facebook slams NZ spying law
Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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data privacy
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google
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apple
Social networking giant seeks an exemption over government proposals which could see over two million Kiwis spied on by authorities.
Five Eyes, Spies and Govt lies…Dotcom speaks
Fri, 14th Jun 2013
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apple
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government
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spying
Kim Dotcom expresses concerns over government surveillance and supports Edward Snowden in his latest column for The Guardian.
Tech giants: 'Let us prove we're innocent'
Thu, 13th Jun 2013
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microsoft
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google
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apple
Microsoft, Google and Facebook call for greater transparency as companies deny any involvement in US government surveillance program.
Rihanna sex tape? And you're scammed
Thu, 18th Apr 2013
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
Empty promises of Rihanna sex tape hit Facebook users for six, but 'stalker' views account for biggest scams on social networking site.