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Encrochat Hack That Brought Down Hundreds of Criminals Faces Legal Challenges
Defense teams across the U.K. are arguing that chat messages obtained by law enforcement malware should not be used as evidence in court.
European Police Malware Could Harvest GPS, Messages, Passwords, More
A document obtained by Motherboard provides more detail on the malware law enforcement deployed against Encrochat devices.
The Secret SIMs Used By Criminals to Spoof Any Number
Criminals use so-called Russian, encrypted, or white SIMs to change their phone number, add voice manipulation to their calls, and try to stay ahead of law enforcement.
Sinaloa Cartel Used Encrypted Phone Network Hacked By Police, FBI Document Says
A document included in the BlueLeaks hack says "senior Sinaloa leaders were using a highly sophisticated encrypted communications platform, Encrochat."
Encrypted Phone Network Says It's Shutting Down After Police Hack
Encrochat's customers include hitmen and drug gangs across Europe.
Texts Claim Hack of Encrypted Phone Company Used by Hitmen
Messages allegedly sent to Encrochat users warned of a law enforcement takeover. Europol said it won’t comment on "ongoing operations."