#GhostApp

Australian Police Infiltrate Encrypted Messaging App Ghost and Arrest Dozens

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September 18, 2024 at 08:24AM Australian police have infiltrated the criminal-focused encrypted app Ghost, leading to the arrest of its alleged administrator, Jay Je Yoon Jung, in a Sydney court. 38 suspects were arrested across four states, with additional arrests in Canada, Sweden, Ireland, and Italy. The app has been used by various criminal organizations … Read more

Australian Police conducted supply chain attack on criminal collaborationware

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September 17, 2024 at 10:43PM Australian Federal Police (AFP) apprehended a man for creating the Ghost app, a platform for criminal activities. Sold with a modified smartphone for approximately AU$2350, it allowed encrypted communication for illicit dealings. The AFP infiltrated Ghost and conducted raids, arresting 38 individuals, seizing weapons and drugs, and preventing numerous acts … Read more