A bill that would allow police in France to spy on suspects by remotely activating cameras, microphone including GPS of their phones has been passed. The bill allows the geolocation of crime suspects, covering other devices like laptops, cars and connected devices, just as it could be remotely activated to record sound and images of people suspected of terror offences, …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has refuted allegations of phone tracking and leakage of audio conversations among Nigerians and notable personalities. In a statement by its Director of Public Affairs, Mr Reuben Muoka, the commission said the allegations had been referred to security agencies for investigation and appropriate actions. The NCC noted it had been inundated with enquiries by the …