Tag: Law Enforcement
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Slashdot: Chinese Hack of US ISPs Show Why Apple Is Right About Backdoors
Source URL: https://apple.slashdot.org/story/24/10/10/025236/chinese-hack-of-us-isps-show-why-apple-is-right-about-backdoors?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Chinese Hack of US ISPs Show Why Apple Is Right About Backdoors Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a significant cybersecurity incident involving Chinese hackers accessing U.S. ISPs’ systems, which were compromised due to security backdoors created for law enforcement wiretaps. This situation emphasizes…
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The Register: Feds reach for sliver of crypto-cash nicked by North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/08/us_lazarus_group_crypto_seizure/ Source: The Register Title: Feds reach for sliver of crypto-cash nicked by North Korea’s notorious Lazarus Group Feedly Summary: A couple million will do for a start … but Kim’s crews are suspected of stealing much more The US government is attempting to claw back more than $2.67 million stolen by North…
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Slashdot: US Police Seldom Disclose Use of AI-Powered Facial Recognition, Investigation Finds
Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/24/10/06/2326215/us-police-seldom-disclose-use-of-ai-powered-facial-recognition-investigation-finds?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: US Police Seldom Disclose Use of AI-Powered Facial Recognition, Investigation Finds Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The report highlights serious concerns regarding the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement in the U.S., focusing on transparency and due process issues. Many individuals arrested through this…
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Slashdot: Police Arrest Four Suspects Linked To LockBit Ransomware Gang
Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/24/10/02/2256250/police-arrest-four-suspects-linked-to-lockbit-ransomware-gang?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Police Arrest Four Suspects Linked To LockBit Ransomware Gang Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text highlights a significant international law enforcement operation against the LockBit ransomware gang, resulting in multiple arrests and sanctions. This event underscores the ongoing challenges in cybersecurity, particularly in combating ransomware…
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The Register: Euro cops arrest 4 including suspected LockBit dev chilling on holiday
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/01/euro_cops_arrest_four_mystery/ Source: The Register Title: Euro cops arrest 4 including suspected LockBit dev chilling on holiday Feedly Summary: And also: What looks like proof that stolen data was never deleted even after ransom was paid Building on the success of what’s known around here as LockBit Leak Week in February, the authorities say…
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The Register: Telegram will now hand over IP addresses, phone numbers of suspects to cops
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/23/telegram_tcs_suspect_info/ Source: The Register Title: Telegram will now hand over IP addresses, phone numbers of suspects to cops Feedly Summary: Maybe a spell in a French cell changed Durov’s mind In a volte-face, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced that the made-in-Russia messaging platform will become a lot less cozy for criminals.… AI Summary…
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The Register: Tor insists its network is safe after German cops convict CSAM dark-web admin
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/19/tor_police_germany/ Source: The Register Title: Tor insists its network is safe after German cops convict CSAM dark-web admin Feedly Summary: Outdated software blamed for cracks in the armor The Tor project has insisted its privacy-preserving powers remain potent, countering German reports that user anonymity on its network can be and has been compromised…
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Slashdot: Global Police Dismantle Encrypted Messaging App Used By Criminals
Source URL: https://it.slashdot.org/story/24/09/18/1838228/global-police-dismantle-encrypted-messaging-app-used-by-criminals?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Global Police Dismantle Encrypted Messaging App Used By Criminals Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The takedown of the Ghost encrypted communication platform highlights significant advances in law enforcement’s capabilities to crack down on criminal use of encryption. This operation underscores the challenges of encryption in the…