The New York Times reported - quoting US officials - that the UAE government has used a smart phone application called "Talk" to spy on its users, and it leaks their conversations, photos, records, relationships and movements.
According to technical experts, the application was devised by Abu Dhabi-based "Brig Holding", and it is likely that it is related to the Emirati "Dark Matter" company specialized in carrying out electronic piracy operations, which employed former Emirati and Israeli intelligence officials.
The newspaper also quoted former US security officials as saying that DarkMatter is under investigation by the FBI on suspicion of possible cybercrime.
It is noteworthy that the companies Google and Apple removed the application "To Talk" from their stores of applications after they decided that it involves violations.