By John Glenday

American and British intelligence agencies have been thrust into the spotlight once again following reports that the NSA and GCHQ have hacked Gemalto, the world’s largest manufacturer of SIM cards.

The breach allegedly compromises the security of mobile phone users and is detailed in the latest tranche of documents to be published by whistleblower Edward Snowden.

The Intercept reported that this gave both governments the ‘potential to secretly monitor a large portion of the world’s cellular communications, including both voice and data.’

A Gemalto spokesperson said: “We take this publication very seriously and will devote all resources necessary to fully investigate and understand Read full story ›

Source: The Drum