The group says it has periodically probed the Syrian telecom infrastructure and until recently it didn't see the devices, which allow companies or governments to block websites or record when people visit them.
It granted record producers the international right to block imports of counterfeit music recordings, and to take action against distributors and retailers who sold them.
Turning to Labour, the first minister said his rivals had a track record in the Scottish Parliament of trying to block boosting apprenticeships, freezing council tax and increasing police officer numbers.