Tag: Encryption

  • Backdoors vs. Trojans: Europol is examining “solutions” against end-to-end encryption

    Backdoors vs. Trojans: Europol is examining “solutions” against end-to-end encryption

    The German police also uses a “decryption platform” at Europol. The system belongs to an “innovation laboratory” and is currently being equipped with new technology. The EU Commission will soon decide whether Europol should also handle the decryption of secure…

  • “Obstacles to surveillance”: How authorities insecure 5G telephony

    “Obstacles to surveillance”: How authorities insecure 5G telephony

    In the fifth generation of mobile communications, encrypted and anonymous connections are technically feasible. Police and secret services, however, provide new interception possibilities Following the auction of frequencies, mobile operators are building the new 5G network. This fifth generation of…

  • Europol to coordinate hacking authorities in Member States

    Europol to coordinate hacking authorities in Member States

    European police should access computers and telephones with Trojan programs. Europol is now building up a “decryption platform” in The Hague. The European Union wants to support the Member States in intercepting telecommunications. Investigators should be able to penetrate private…

  • Five million euros for Europol’s “decryption platform”

    Five million euros for Europol’s “decryption platform”

    The EU is looking to improve its capabilities to circumvent and crack encryptions. Member states are to invest in hardware and software with Europol coordinating these efforts The police agency Europol is set to receive a further 5 million euros to reinforce…