45 days of Signal history may be exposed by German police messaging surveillance using linked devices, Netzpolitik says. Read what the documents reveal

#German #lawenforcement agencies are using features in #messagingapps like #WhatsApp and #Signal to #monitor #messages without breaking encryption. This method, known as #messengermonitoring, involves connecting a police-controlled computer to a suspect’s account, allowing access to messages. While successful in investigating serious crimes, the legality of this method, especially when used on innocent individuals, is being questioned. https://cybernews.com/privacy/police-telegram-whatsapp-signal-surveillance-linked-devices/?eicker.news #tech #news #ainews