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105: Secret Cells

Darknet Diaries

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Unmasking EncroChat: Law Enforcement's Secret Operation

This chapter explores the rise and fall of EncroChat, an encrypted communication service used by criminals across Europe. It details a major law enforcement operation that successfully infiltrated the service using malware to harvest sensitive information, while also raising critical questions about privacy rights and surveillance tactics. The narrative encapsulates the balance between combating serious crime and protecting the privacy of all users, emphasizing the legal and ethical implications of such interventions.

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