Eurocops take down ‘secure’ criminal chat system known as Matrix

December 4, 2024 at 03:40AM French and Dutch police dismantled the Matrix chat app, designed for secure criminal communication, following its discovery during a murder investigation. A joint task force compromised the app, accessing 2.3 million messages across 40 servers, revealing discussions on illicit activities. Investigations continue with multiple arrests anticipated. **Meeting Notes Takeaways:** 1. … Read more

Germany takes down largest cybercrime market in the country, arrests 6

March 1, 2024 at 11:47AM German police have seized Crimemarket, the largest German-speaking illicit trading platform on the internet, resulting in the arrest of six individuals. This operation, which involved 102 simultaneous searches, targeted the platform’s operators and users, leading to the confiscation of evidence and assets. The investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement monitoring … Read more