Tag: ETSI
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“Wicked problem”: Europol considers vulnerability exploitation to break encryption
At a conference hosted by the EU police agency, three ways to decrypt communications and storage media were discussed. One of the approaches was apparently pushed by the Bavarian State Office of Criminal Investigation. For at least seven years, EU…
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Encrypted communication: UK remains member of EU interception group
Despite Brexit, British police can influence surveillance laws in the EU. The country is also represented in European secret service circles. Notwithstanding its exit from the European Union, the British police will remain a member of a Standing Heads of…
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Germany: Further step towards the introduction of “Cell Broadcast“
So far, German authorities can only notify mobile phones of an impending disaster if their owners have registered beforehand. Soon it will be possible to warn all phones within a certain radius. It is questionable who will decide whether to…
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Security research: EU Commission to fund technology to decrypt 5G connections
European police authorities are invited to submit proposals for the development of an interception platform. Authorities from third countries can also participate in the research project. Several German initiatives, including those of the domestic secret service, served as door openers.…
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Lawful interception: German government sets up new surveillance unit at Europol
Germany uses its EU Presidency to reorganise digital surveillance in Europe. A 5G working group temporarily set up by the BKA is now being consolidated at Europol. It is to coordinate the “operational capabilities” in the Member States and facilitate…
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“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…