From f9795b7f76532a3c03bc5402149c01453c8187aa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Thibault Martin Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2024 13:47:07 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add Europol statement (#2575) --- ...2024-12-03-unrelated-cybercriminal-network-taken-down.md | 6 +++++- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/blog/2024/12/2024-12-03-unrelated-cybercriminal-network-taken-down.md b/content/blog/2024/12/2024-12-03-unrelated-cybercriminal-network-taken-down.md index f45076dcd..81ebde9b6 100644 --- a/content/blog/2024/12/2024-12-03-unrelated-cybercriminal-network-taken-down.md +++ b/content/blog/2024/12/2024-12-03-unrelated-cybercriminal-network-taken-down.md @@ -12,4 +12,8 @@ The Matrix.org Foundation has been made aware that an international investigativ The [takedown site](https://www.operation-passionflower.com/) has a Matrix-the-movie branding, which is a probable source of confusion. The app showcased doesn’t look like any of the Matrix clients we’re aware of. -A [statement from the Dutch police](https://www.politie.nl/nieuws/2024/december/3/11-opnieuw-versleutelde-communicatiedienst-criminelen-ontmanteld.html) confirms that this is unrelated: "Matrix is ​​also the name of a company and communications protocol of the same name, which has nothing to do with the crypto communications service Matrix." \ No newline at end of file +In a statement to the Matrix.org Foundation, Europol confirmed that the MATRIX cybercriminal network and the Matrix protocol are entirely unrelated. Europol states: + +> The Matrix protocol (matrix.org) is by no means connected to the Matrix secured communication service that was targeted in OTF Continental. + +A [statement from the Dutch police](https://www.politie.nl/nieuws/2024/december/3/11-opnieuw-versleutelde-communicatiedienst-criminelen-ontmanteld.html) confirms that this is unrelated: "Matrix is ​​also the name of a company and communications protocol of the same name, which has nothing to do with the crypto communications service Matrix."