Attackers successfully breached the FBI’s ‘pen register’ and ‘trap and trace’ systems. These legal tools are routinely employed by the FBI to monitor communication metadata, such as numbers dialed or received and websites visited from a connected device. It is crucial to note that these systems do not intercept the actual content of communications but focus on connection information. However, […]
FBI Cyberattack: China Suspected After Breach of Pen Register & Trap and Trace Systems
By Rupert Blackwood
Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people