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FBI says hackers are sending fraudulent police data requests to tech giants to steal people's private information (techcrunch.com)

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The warning is a rare admission from the FBI about the threat from fake emergency data requests submitted by hackers with access to police email accounts.

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 month ago (6 children)

Here's a wild idea, don't give the police information without a warrant. I know the Constitution is old and all, but it's still the law.

[–] Audacious 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Everything seems lawless now.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Unless you have a legal team, you're powerless and it's CYA. I wonder who that structure benefits, possibly those with money and access to legal teams?

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