#FrenchPolice

Telegram CEO was ‘too free’ on content moderation, says Russian minister

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September 2, 2024 at 12:41PM Telegram CEO Pavel Durov faced charges after arrest in France, criticized by Russia’s foreign minister for not heeding Western advice on content moderation. Despite support in Russia and French president’s denial of political motivation, Durov released on bail, barred from leaving France. Telegram asserts compliance with EU laws and industry … Read more

Finnish Hacker Gets Prison for Accessing Thousands of Psychotherapy Records and Demanding Ransoms

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April 30, 2024 at 01:33PM Finnish hacker Aleksanteri Kivimäki was arrested in February 2023 by French police, living under a false identity near Paris. Deported to Finland, his trial concluded last month. Kivimäki received prison time for accessing numerous psychotherapy records and demanding ransoms. The incident was reported by SecurityWeek. Based on the meeting notes, … Read more