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Warning issued after Chinese hacker group breaches telco firms in "dozens of countries"

A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has breached telecommunications firms globally, affecting multiple countries and private companies.
Sensitive metadata of US citizens may have been accessed, particularly targeting regions with senior government officials.

Feds issue another warning about texting dangers - the scary reason to stop using two-factor authentication now

Users should avoid receiving two-factor authentication codes via SMS due to security vulnerabilities exposed by recent telecom breaches.

U.S. officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid unprecedented cyberattack

Americans are advised to use encrypted messaging apps to protect against foreign cyber threats amid a significant attack on telecommunications.

Lawmakers targeted in encrypted messaging phishing scam

A phishing campaign targeting Congress falsely claimed to be from a government official, urging downloads of a risky app.
Cybersecurity advisories stress caution in digital communications due to ongoing threats from foreign actors.

Australia arrests dozens over app allegedly used by criminals worldwide

A Sydney man was charged for creating an encrypted messaging app used by global crime gangs for various criminal activities.

Warning issued after Chinese hacker group breaches telco firms in "dozens of countries"

A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has breached telecommunications firms globally, affecting multiple countries and private companies.
Sensitive metadata of US citizens may have been accessed, particularly targeting regions with senior government officials.

Feds issue another warning about texting dangers - the scary reason to stop using two-factor authentication now

Users should avoid receiving two-factor authentication codes via SMS due to security vulnerabilities exposed by recent telecom breaches.

U.S. officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid unprecedented cyberattack

Americans are advised to use encrypted messaging apps to protect against foreign cyber threats amid a significant attack on telecommunications.

Lawmakers targeted in encrypted messaging phishing scam

A phishing campaign targeting Congress falsely claimed to be from a government official, urging downloads of a risky app.
Cybersecurity advisories stress caution in digital communications due to ongoing threats from foreign actors.

Australia arrests dozens over app allegedly used by criminals worldwide

A Sydney man was charged for creating an encrypted messaging app used by global crime gangs for various criminal activities.
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#privacy

"Can the Government Read My Text Messages?"

Privacy is a fundamental human right, essential for secure communication.

Encrypted messaging app developer moves out of Australia after police visit employee's home

The founder of Session cites Australia's regulatory hostility as a reason for relocating to Switzerland.
Session's architecture allows for anonymous messaging without compromising user privacy.
Australian anti-terror laws pose significant challenges to developers of encryption technology.

Seriously, Use Encrypted Messaging

Encrypted messaging provides privacy for users, but also facilitates potential criminal activities.

"Can the Government Read My Text Messages?"

Privacy is a fundamental human right, essential for secure communication.

Encrypted messaging app developer moves out of Australia after police visit employee's home

The founder of Session cites Australia's regulatory hostility as a reason for relocating to Switzerland.
Session's architecture allows for anonymous messaging without compromising user privacy.
Australian anti-terror laws pose significant challenges to developers of encryption technology.

Seriously, Use Encrypted Messaging

Encrypted messaging provides privacy for users, but also facilitates potential criminal activities.
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#europol

Europol Dismantles Criminal Messaging Service MATRIX in Major Global Takedown

Europol successfully dismantled an invite-only encrypted messaging service called MATRIX, which was used for organized crime communication.

Eurocops red pill the Matrix 'secure' criminal chat systems

European police dismantled the Matrix chat app, a secure messaging tool for criminals, uncovering millions of messages related to illicit activities.

Europol Dismantles Criminal Messaging Service MATRIX in Major Global Takedown

Europol successfully dismantled an invite-only encrypted messaging service called MATRIX, which was used for organized crime communication.

Eurocops red pill the Matrix 'secure' criminal chat systems

European police dismantled the Matrix chat app, a secure messaging tool for criminals, uncovering millions of messages related to illicit activities.
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#law-enforcement

51 arrests made in global takedown of Ghost crime platform

Law enforcement dismantles encrypted messaging platform Ghost, linking it to organized crime and serious criminal activities.
Arrests include alleged mastermind Jay Je Yoon Jung, with 38 users facing significant charges.

The Indo Daily: Why the FBI ran a secret phone company for the world's most dangerous criminals

FBI's ANOM operation successfully intercepted millions of criminal messages, marking a significant advancement in law enforcement's response to organized crime.

Telegram chief Pavel Durov condemns his arrest, says it stifles innovation

Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov criticized his arrest as misguided and warned it could deter innovation in technology.

Brothers jailed for role in 8million cocaine smuggling plot

The use of encrypted messaging services like Encrochat by criminals for organizing drug deals is being monitored and dismantled by dedicated law enforcement.

51 arrests made in global takedown of Ghost crime platform

Law enforcement dismantles encrypted messaging platform Ghost, linking it to organized crime and serious criminal activities.
Arrests include alleged mastermind Jay Je Yoon Jung, with 38 users facing significant charges.

The Indo Daily: Why the FBI ran a secret phone company for the world's most dangerous criminals

FBI's ANOM operation successfully intercepted millions of criminal messages, marking a significant advancement in law enforcement's response to organized crime.

Telegram chief Pavel Durov condemns his arrest, says it stifles innovation

Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov criticized his arrest as misguided and warned it could deter innovation in technology.

Brothers jailed for role in 8million cocaine smuggling plot

The use of encrypted messaging services like Encrochat by criminals for organizing drug deals is being monitored and dismantled by dedicated law enforcement.
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Clockwise #579: Live Activities for Bean Sprouts

Discussion around the usability of default iOS apps and the impact of Genmoji on communication.

NSW police banned from using WhatsApp on work phones

NSW police officers must remove encrypted messaging apps from work-issued devices to enhance security and record-keeping.
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Canadian arrested by France after cooperating with US on Sky ECC cryptophone investigation | Computer Weekly

Thomas Herdman claims full cooperation with US authorities before his arrest in France, raising concerns about the judicial process for cooperating individuals.

Police make arrests after hacking Ghost encrypted comms app | Computer Weekly

Operation Kraken targets organized crime using the Ghost encrypted messaging platform, highlighting international cooperation against criminal communications.

Canadian arrested by France after cooperating with US on Sky ECC cryptophone investigation | Computer Weekly

Thomas Herdman claims full cooperation with US authorities before his arrest in France, raising concerns about the judicial process for cooperating individuals.

Police make arrests after hacking Ghost encrypted comms app | Computer Weekly

Operation Kraken targets organized crime using the Ghost encrypted messaging platform, highlighting international cooperation against criminal communications.
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