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Stories from across the site that focus on law enforcement.
How Law Enforcement and Crowdstrike Disrupted a 23-Year-Old Peer-to-Peer Botnet
The Sality botnet, active since 2003 with over 15,000 infected devices, was disrupted by coordinated sinkholing efforts, cutting off malware payloads and stopping crypto theft schemes.
Sep 2, 2026
Flock Safety Drones: Who Benefits, Who Loses, and What’s at Stake
Flock’s drone business is rapidly growing in law enforcement use, but privacy advocates warn of surveillance risks. Here’s what you need to know as a drone buyer or rights-conscious citizen.
Aug 19, 2026
$293 Million Seized and 5,811 Arrests in Global Anti-Scam Operation Across 97 Countries
A global law enforcement crackdown on cyber scams led to over 5,800 arrests, $239 million seized, and thousands of bank accounts blocked across 97 countries during Operation First Light 2026.
Jul 10, 2026
Identification of Major Cybercrime Figures: What It Means for Ransomware
German authorities may have identified key players behind GandCrab and REvil ransomware, impacting cybersecurity efforts.
Apr 7, 2026
Microsoft and Europol Dismantle Major Phishing Network Bypassing 2FA
A significant law enforcement operation has taken down Tycoon 2FA, a phishing-as-a-service network that compromised two-factor authentication.
Mar 5, 2026
What the Nancy Guthrie Case Reveals About Nest Cam Privacy
Explore the implications of how authorities accessed video doorbell footage in the Nancy Guthrie case and what it means for your Nest Cam privacy.
Feb 12, 2026
Microsoft Confirms Sharing BitLocker Encryption Keys with FBI Raises Privacy Concerns
Microsoft's compliance with FBI requests for BitLocker keys has sparked privacy debates, highlighting the need for user control over encryption keys.
Jan 26, 2026