Police seize Matrix (not matrix.org) encrypted chat service after spying on criminals (www.bleepingcomputer.com)

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An international law enforcement operation codenamed 'Operation Passionflower' has shut down MATRIX, an encrypted messaging platform used by cybercriminals to coordinate illegal activities while evading police.

Note: It's not the service by run by the Matrix.org Foundation. Different service with the same name.

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[-] nanoUFO@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Should probably include the note in the title, I was very dubious of the title till I read the note in the post.

this post was submitted on 03 Dec 2024

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