The man became a suspect because location data from his Android phone was swept up in a surveillance dragnet called a geofence warrant.
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Ransomware wipes evidence, lets suspected drug dealers walk free
Six alleged drug criminals will go free thanks to a ransomware attack on a small Florida city, it was revealed this month.
Apple says no to unlocking shooter’s phone; AG and Trump lash back
Attorney General Barr and President Trump are demanding Apple unlock the mass shooter’s iPhone. Apple replies: You can’t break just 1 phone.
Florida city sends $742K to fraudsters as it bites the BEC hook
“Here’s our new bank account number,” the scammers said. When the real construction firm sent their invoice, payment was made to the crooks.
Police interrogate Alexa for clues in fatal spear-stabbing
A friend heard a couple arguing but couldn’t make out what it was about. Police hope that Alexa might have a better idea.
Passcodes are protected by Fifth Amendment, says court
The government isn’t really after the password, after all; it’s after any potential evidence it protects. In other words: fishing expedition.
Guy jailed for refusing to unlock phones
The phones are new, he said, and he can’t remember the passcodes.
Florida skips gun background checks for a year after employee forgets login
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services stopped using the FBI’s crime database in February 2016 because an employee couldn’t log in.