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

The vulnerability could also have been exploited on iOS, even on devices such as the iPhone XS and newer.

"Searching for these tools online is not difficult at all; you do not have to browse underground websites."

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.

"For the government to suggest this is anything other than blanket surveillance of the Australian population is ridiculous."

"The more Huawei gear is installed in the world’s telecommunications networks, the harder it becomes for the NSA to collect data."

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.

"While it acknowledges human rights, the recommendations do not always reflect these rights and could result in more extensive surveillance of NZers."

“Is John Key saying that New Zealanders in the Cook Islands and Niue are second class citizens who do not deserve the protection of our spy laws?”

“NZ should not be collecting mass data on New Zealanders or on anyone else," says Jordan Carter on allegations NZ has conducted mass data harvesting.

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

"There is not, and never has been, mass surveillance of New Zealanders undertaken by the GCSB..."

"Mass spying and cyber protection are two separate issues. It is wrong for John Key to justify mass surveillance as being necessary for cyber security, it is not."

"If New Zealanders’ communications are subject to indiscriminate surveillance then the Prime Minister must resign."

"Once again, we're seeing evidence that directly links New Zealand spies to a global mass surveillance network."

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.

Kim Dotcom beams "United Stasi of America' on to US embassy in Berlin, bragging "I defaced the US embassy in Berlin with a truth-projection last night. 0wned!"

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.

"Nobody would be shocked to hear me admit that I have a problem with authority."

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