The Europol press conference today announcing the takedown of the miniature encrypted communications service Ghost (1000 messages exchanged per day, a fraction of EncroChat), quickly turned into a lobbying exercise for the #EuGoingDark HLG:
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The Europol press conference today announcing the takedown of the miniature encrypted communications service Ghost (1000 messages exchanged per day, a fraction of EncroChat), quickly turned into a lobbying exercise for the #EuGoingDark HLG:
"[Private companies] must ensure that their platforms are not safe havens for criminals and should provide mechanisms for lawful data access under judicial oversight and in full respect of fundamental rights" (aka #E2EE backdoors)
Global Coalition Takes Down New Criminal Communication Platform | Europol
Europol’s Executive Director Catherine De Bolle said:Today we have made it clear that no matter how hidden criminal networks think they are, they can’t evade our collective effort. Law enforcement from 9 countries, together with Europol, have dismantled a tool which was a lifeline for serious organised crime. This operation is what Europol is all about: turning collaboration into concrete...
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