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Police crack encrypted messaging service used by criminals, Europol says

December 4, 2024

European authorities, led by Europol, have dismantled an encrypted messaging service called MATRIX, which was used for international drug and arms trafficking According to Reuters*, the service was discovered on the phone of a criminal involved in the 2021 murder of Dutch crime reporter Peter R. de Vries. Over three months, Dutch and French authorities … More Police crack encrypted messaging service used by criminals, Europol says

Protecting children from grooming

October 16, 2024

“Hey, wanna chat?” This innocent phrase can take on a sinister meaning when it comes from an adult to a child online and even be the start of a predatory relationship. “Hey, wanna chat?” What sounds like a casual and innocent phrase between adults can take a sinister turn when it comes from an adult … More Protecting children from grooming

5 things to remember when using Snapchat

July 4, 2023

If you´ve ever seen your kid’s phone, you might have noticed an icon of a white ghost on a yellow background. This is Snapchat. A popular social media messaging app, that allows you to send photos, videos, and messages to your contacts. The fun thing about Snapchat is its disappearing message feature. Once the message … More 5 things to remember when using Snapchat

I can see your texts: SMS/messaging clients, security, and privacy

November 4, 2016

My mother text me the other day about cycling and performance components. No one other than myself really wants to read that. Looking at the multitude of different types of SMS users out there, however, there is a very high probability that there is someone who wants to read or gain access to another user’s … More I can see your texts: SMS/messaging clients, security, and privacy

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Police crack encrypted messaging service used by criminals, Europol says

I can see your texts: SMS/messaging clients, security, and privacy