The evolution of Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit

 In the latest episode of Safe Mode, we talk to Peter Anaman, principal investigator in Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit. Peter takes us on a deep dive on how the Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) has morphed since its inception in 2008. We’ll explore how investigative approaches have evolved over the years and discuss how cybercriminals are adapting in response to disruptive actions.

In our reporter chat, Greg Otto talks with Christian Vasquez about Cape, a new mobile phone company looking to change the privacy game with a hardened phone that doesn’t keep metadata, while also adhering to the strict U.S. criminal and national security laws.

Also in this episode: ThreatLocker CEO and Co-Founder Danny Jenkins joins SNG host Wyatt Kash in a sponsored podcast discussion on why it’s crucial to review and restrict the permissions granted to applications, especially those with access to sensitive data. This segment was by sponsored by ThreatLocker.

LINK: https://cyberscoop.com/cape-phone-privacy-calea-tracking/