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.

Aussies wary as poll spots surveillance worries, says Digital Rights Watch.

Huawei boss rebuts US spy fears, champions digital inclusion at MWC.

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.

Government's Intelligence and Security Bill raises concerns for InternetNZ, who believe it goes against the purpose of a free and open society.

The Green Party demands an explanation from New Zealand Prime Minister John Key over illegal spying on citizens of Cook Islands and Niue.

New Zealand's alleged mass data harvesting on Pacific Island nations raises concerns about privacy, says InternetNZ.

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

Prime Minister John Key denies claims of mass surveillance by New Zealand's intelligence agency, GCSB.(93).

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.

Internet mogul Kim Dotcom has defaced US embassy in Berlin, condemning US surveillance practices.

By approving proposals to new government spy laws, are New Zealanders running the inherent risk of accepting an ideology that is abhorrently wrong? After all, legal does not mean right.

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

Kim Dotcom expresses concerns over government surveillance and supports Edward Snowden in his latest column for The Guardian.