MEXICO CITY / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – A new report from the U.S. Department of Justice reveals how a hacker tracked down and threatened FBI informants on behalf of notorious drug lord El Chapo. These disturbing revelations shed new light on the methods of the Sinaloa Cartel, which used cutting-edge technology to protect its criminal activities.
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A recently released report from the U.S. Department of Justice reveals that a hacker tracked down and threatened FBI informants on behalf of Mexican drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. These revelations show how the Sinaloa Cartel used modern technology to protect its criminal activities and hinder law enforcement.
The report details how the hacker breached an FBI agent’s cell phone data in 2018 and used surveillance cameras in Mexico City to identify and intimidate informants. These measures were aimed at disrupting El Chapo’s trial in New York, which ultimately resulted in a life sentence in 2019.
The cartel’s ability to exploit sophisticated surveillance technologies underscores the challenges facing law enforcement agencies worldwide. The report highlights that technological advances are also allowing less developed nations and criminal organizations to exploit vulnerabilities in the global surveillance network.
In response to these threats, the FBI is developing a strategic plan to mitigate such risks. This includes, among other things, increased training for staff in order to be better prepared for the challenges of digital surveillance.
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