July 8, 2024 at 11:24AM Analysis of dark web malware logs reveals thousands of users accessing child sexual abuse material, shedding light on the potential for combating serious crimes. These info-stealers target various operating systems, harvesting sensitive data for illicit use. The information has been shared with law enforcement to aid in tracking child exploitation … Read more
July 3, 2024 at 11:52AM Recorded Future’s Insikt Group identified thousands of pedophiles accessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) using stolen credentials. By leveraging data from information-stealing malware, they tracked unique accounts to usernames on various platforms and shared the gathered information with law enforcement to unmask and arrest the individuals. This innovative use of … Read more
June 18, 2024 at 06:28PM The EU Council is set to vote on a proposal to prevent online dissemination of child sexual abuse material, requiring internet providers to scan digital communication for illegal content. This includes client-side scanning on users’ devices. Companies like Signal and Threema oppose the plan, citing risks to encryption, privacy, and … Read more
June 18, 2024 at 12:30PM The European Union’s proposal for mass scanning of private messages to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is strongly opposed by Signal Foundation’s president, Meredith Whittaker. The proposal poses threats to end-to-end encryption (E2EE) and has sparked a debate about balancing privacy and combating serious crimes. Apple’s previous plan for … Read more
May 13, 2024 at 04:35AM Europol criticizes Meta for end-to-end encryption hindering efforts to combat child sexual abuse material. However, weakening encryption is deemed ineffective and potentially harmful, with no supporting evidence. Additionally, concerns are raised about the mental health impact of social media on young people, with unrealistic proposals to address the issue. The … Read more