Supreme Court Decision Significantly Limits Government Use of Geofence Warrants

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0500

The US Supreme Court issued a ruling that substantially curtails law enforcement’s ability to use geofence warrants, which compel tech companies to hand over location data for all devices in a given area. The Court stopped short of declaring geofence warrants unconstitutional outright, leaving some legal ambiguity. The decision has significant implications for digital privacy and how investigators can use location data in criminal cases.

US Offers $10 Million Reward for Info on Group Behind Signal and WhatsApp Hacking Campaign

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0500

The US government is offering up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of actors behind a sustained hacking operation targeting Signal and WhatsApp users. The campaign has been attributed to two Russia-linked state groups and has been active since at least March. The bounty reflects growing concern over state-sponsored attacks on encrypted messaging platforms.

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Supreme Court Decision Significantly Limits Government Use of Geofence Warrants

US Offers $10 Million Reward for Info on Group Behind Signal and WhatsApp Hacking Campaign