#InvestigativeJournalism

Dutch cops reveal takedown of ‘world’s largest dark web market’

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October 10, 2024 at 02:39AM Dutch police arrested the alleged administrators of the Bohemia and Cannabia dark web marketplaces after they attempted an “exit scam” to flee with €5 million in earnings. These sites facilitated approximately 67,000 illegal transactions monthly, primarily involving cannabis, before being shut down amid an international investigation. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. … Read more

Fox News ‘hacker’ turns out to be journalist whose lawyers say was doing his job

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February 26, 2024 at 06:52AM Florida journalist Tim Burke has been arrested and charged with unauthorized access to a protected computer system and intercepting electronic communications. His lawyers argue that he engaged in investigative journalism rather than hacking. The Electronic Frontier Foundation supports this position, stating that the law regarding unauthorized access remains vague. Additionally, … Read more