Malware analyzed by Trend Micro sucks up a target phone’s call logs and records.

“The Triada case is a good example of how Android malware authors are becoming more adept," the company said.

The tech coalition rejected the GCHQ's suggestion that adding a law enforcement official to a group chat or call would not threaten civil liberties or security.

Google is encouraging enterprise administrators to have users reset their passwords.

Chipmakers including Intel and Qualcomm also have said they will cease providing supplies to Huawei until further notice.

The vulnerability would require an outsider to already have obtained a victim's username and password.