A surprising voice from law enforcement joins the encryption debate. Former FBI General Counsel James Baker argues against backdoors, warning they create more threats than they solve. His insights reveal why even investigators need strong encryption.
The cybercrime collective Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters is evolving its tactics with an extortion-as-a-service program and potential new ransomware. Analysts suggest these moves aim to evade increasing law enforcement scrutiny following recent arrests of affiliated hackers.
The hacking group known as Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters appears to be modifying its operational strategies, according to reports from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 threat intelligence team. Sources indicate the group is developing an extortion-as-a-service (EaaS) program and potentially new ransomware, signaling a tactical pivot observed through monitored Telegram channels since early October 2025.
Amazon’s Ring division has partnered with surveillance technology companies Flock Safety and Axon to expand law enforcement access to doorbell camera footage. The partnerships come less than two years after Ring removed similar police request features amid privacy concerns.
Amazon’s Ring division has entered into partnerships with surveillance technology companies that will facilitate law enforcement requests for doorbell camera footage, according to reports. The company announced collaborations with Flock Safety and Axon, marking a significant shift in policy less than two years after removing similar features that enabled police to request footage directly from Ring users.
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