Matrix Meltdown: Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Criminal Messaging Service!
Criminals using the Matrix encrypted messaging service got a surprise when law enforcement pulled the plug. The takedown was coordinated by Eurojust and Europol, with Dutch and French authorities leading the charge. More than 2.3 million messages were intercepted, unraveling a web of serious crimes and leaving criminals scrambling for new secret chat rooms.
Hot Take:
Looks like the Matrix has been unplugged, folks! Turns out, our favorite sci-fi dystopia namesake was less Keanu Reeves and more criminal messaging service. Who knew pill-popping in the Matrix would involve more than just dodging agents?
Key Points:
- Matrix, an encrypted messaging service used by criminals, was taken down by international law enforcement.
- Authorities from multiple countries, including the Netherlands, France, Italy, Lithuania, and Spain, participated in the operation.
- Over 2.3 million messages in 33 languages were intercepted, revealing serious criminal activities.
- Matrix’s infrastructure was more complex than other encrypted platforms, with over 40 servers across different countries.
- This takedown follows similar actions against other encrypted messaging platforms like Ghost, Exclu, and EncroChat.
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