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politics1 month ago•3 min saved

FBI Foils White House UFC Attack Plot Involving Drones and Snipers

The FBI says it disrupted a multi-state plan to attack a White House UFC event, including drone strikes on nearby buildings to draw crowds to a sniper team and a second wave to storm the gate; five people are in custody, with 19-year-old Tycen Proper of Ohio charged with conspiracy and attempted murder of a federal officer after investigators traced encrypted messages via TikTok and Signal. The investigation remains active and more suspects may still be at large.

via BBC|

#drones #encrypted-messaging #fbi

world11 months ago•0 min saved

Russia tightens internet control by restricting WhatsApp and Telegram calls

Russia is restricting calls on WhatsApp and Telegram, citing concerns over their use for sabotage and terrorism, as part of a broader effort to tighten control over internet use and demand data sharing from foreign tech companies.

via The Washington Post|

#encrypted-messaging #internet-control #russia

technology1 year ago•0 min saved

FBI Urges Encryption Amid Ongoing Chinese Telecom Hacks

Following warnings from the FBI and CISA about a Chinese hacking campaign called Salt Typhoon, Americans are advised to switch to encrypted messaging apps to protect their communications. End-to-end encryption ensures that only the communicating users can read the messages, enhancing privacy and security. With no clear timeline for when networks will be secure again, adopting encrypted apps and following best practices is recommended to safeguard personal information.

via The Washington Post|

#cybersecurity #encrypted-messaging #fbi

crime3 years ago•2 min saved

Massive EncroChat Bust Results in Thousands of Arrests and €900 Million Confiscation

The takedown of EncroChat, an encrypted messaging platform used by organized crime groups, has led to the arrests of 6,558 suspects worldwide, including 197 high-value targets, and the seizure of €900 million in illicit criminal proceeds. The platform was infiltrated by French and Dutch law enforcement in early 2020, offering valuable insight into the groups and their modus operandi. The illegal use of encrypted communications has since led to the dismantling of another service called Sky ECC in March 2021.

via The Hacker News|

#arrests #crime #encrochat

technology3 years ago•3 min saved

Elon Musk's Twitter to Offer Encrypted Messaging and Voice/Video Calling

Twitter CEO Elon Musk announced the release of an early version of encrypted direct messages, signaling his intention to maximize the privacy of personal communications. Musk also criticized Meta's encrypted messaging service, WhatsApp, ahead of the announcement. Musk's public criticism of WhatsApp suggests that he intends for Twitter to provide a superior encrypted messaging service.

via Ars Technica|

#elon-musk #encrypted-messaging #privacy

social-media3 years ago•2 min saved

Twitter's Future Plans: Encrypted Messaging and Voice Calls.

Tucker Carlson has announced that he will be relaunching his show on Twitter, which is reportedly adding new features such as encrypted messaging and voice calls. The move comes as social media platforms continue to evolve and expand their offerings to users.

via CNN|

#encrypted-messaging #relaunching-show #social-media

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Twitter to Introduce Calls and Encrypted Messaging, Says Musk.

Twitter CEO Elon Musk announced that the platform will soon add voice and video chat features, bringing it in line with other social media apps like Facebook and Instagram. He also revealed that encrypted direct messaging will be available on Twitter starting Wednesday. Last year, Musk had teased plans for "Twitter 2.0 The Everything App," which would include features like longform tweets and payments.

via Reuters|

#elon-musk #encrypted-messaging #social-media

legal3 years ago•1 min saved

SBF to propose revised bail package soon after earlier red flags and warnings.

Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer will present a revised bail package to Judge Lewis Kaplan of the Southern District of New York after Kaplan expressed displeasure about SBF's use of encrypted-messaging apps and virtual private network services while on bail. SBF maintains his innocence in claims relating to the misappropriation of FTX users' funds. However, the entrepreneur could face 115 years of jail time if found guilty under the eight counts against him.

via Cointelegraph|

#bail-package #encrypted-messaging #ftx