The police can extract all data from phones

This is a type of machine used by the police to extract data from people's phones. Here's what she can find: call logs, chats, cookies, device notifications, emails, instant messages, passwords. You can see deleted conversations in encrypted apps like WhatsApp and Signal. Millie Graham-Wood, a lawyer at Privacy International, reviewing the extracted data, including Millie's deleted web browsing history, comments, "Hopefully [there's] nothing too compromising."

 The device also extracts the contact information of everyone she has been in contact with and the locations of all her calls. And you can see other people's phone numbers. When asked if it's possible to see their messages, Millie replies, "Yes."This means that the police receive information about people you have been in contact with who may have nothing to do with the arrest that may have occurred. Millie clarifies, "Exactly. And who could contact me confidentially at work using Signal." The most disturbing thing, according to Millie's interlocutor, is that "this can happen during an arrest, even when charges have not been filed." Millie adds, "It can also happen to witnesses and victims." There doesn't seem to be anything clear about deleting the data. "So it looks like the police can actually do whatever they want when they get your phone," Millie concludes.Another woman notes, "This is a frightening amount of information. She's also so useful to the police. It will be so important in the investigations." Millie agrees: "Of course. The problem is, at this point, you don't need a warrant to get it all." 

She stresses the need for control: "There must be a degree of involvement of the system of checks and balances that says, 'You know what, in this case it is not necessary or proportionate. You don't need this person's phone.'" This highlights serious concerns about privacy and lack of due process when using such powerful data extraction tools. 

The ability to access such a wide range of personal information, including deleted and encrypted data, without a warrant and clear rules of use and deletion raises serious questions about the balance between law enforcement and citizens' right to privacy.

The US Army is expanding the use of the Wickr platform to protect communications

 

The US Army has announced expanded access to its Army Enterprise Wickr platform, which provides secure messaging through an end-to-end encryption system. This solution is aimed at protecting the communications of the US military and its allies from malicious cyber attacks and hacks. The Wickr platform, known for its high level of security, will now be available to a wider audience of users.

Army Enterprise Wickr operates in the IL5 environment of the US Department of Defense, which meets the highest security classification level for unclassified information. This makes the platform an ideal tool for transferring data that requires increased protection but does not fall under the classified category. End-to-end encryption ensures that only the sender and recipient can access the content of the messages, eliminating the possibility of interception or hacking.

Wickr was founded in 2011 as a commercial encryption service, competing with popular applications such as Signal. In June 2021, the platform was acquired by Amazon Web Services, which strengthened its position in the secure communications solutions market. Now, thanks to cooperation with the US Army, Wickr is becoming a key tool for ensuring communications security in the military field.

The increased use of the platform means that more military personnel and employees of allied countries will be able to take advantage of its benefits. This is especially important in the context of growing cyber threats and the need to protect information from potential adversaries. The system also allows you to exchange text messages, files and multimedia, while maintaining the confidentiality of all transmitted data.

Experts note that the introduction of Wickr into military communications demonstrates the US commitment to using advanced technologies to enhance cybersecurity. This decision can serve as an example for other countries interested in protecting their communications systems.