Tag: German Police

German law enforcement agencies have reportedly found a way to monitor encrypted messages without breaking the encryption itself. The technique, known as messenger monitoring, uses standard linked-device features available in WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram. Once authorities connect a police-controlled computer to a target’s account, the messaging service can deliver conversations directly to that device. However,…

German authorities have dismantled a massive cybertrading fraud network, taking down more than 1,400 websites linked to fake investment schemes. The large-scale crackdown, dubbed Operation Heracles, marks a significant step in Germany’s fight against online financial crime. A Coordinated International Effort The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and financial regulator BaFin joined forces with Europol…