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Report: Amazon’s ‘Wickr Me’ Encrypted Chat App Is Flooded with Child Porn
Breitbart ^ | 06/11/2022 | Lucas Nolan

Posted on 06/11/2022 1:54:23 PM PDT by DFG

Wickr Me, an encrypted messaging app owned by Amazon, has reportedly become a popular app for people sharing images of child sexual abuse.

NBC News reports that Wickr Me, an encrypted messaging app owned by Amazon, has become popular amongst individuals sharing images and videos of child sexual abuse. Data gathered by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) shows that it is not the only online platform being used to share such imagery.

However, Amazon appears to be doing little to address the issue according to experts and law enforcement officials. As a result, the app has attracted those wanting to trade the illegal material as they believe there is less risk of detection or bans compared to other internet platforms.

NBC News examined court documents from 72 state and federal child sexual abuse or child pornography prosecutions over the last five years where the defendant was alleged to use the Wickr Me app. The cases were filed in multiple countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption
KEYWORDS: amazon; bidenvoters; childporn; messenging; wickrme
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1 posted on 06/11/2022 1:54:23 PM PDT by DFG
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To: DFG

I’m sure it’s just a bug, not a feature. I’m sure any child porn is completely accidental. I’m also sure unicorn farts will be our solution to the energy crisis.


2 posted on 06/11/2022 1:59:16 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd (I love my country. It's my government that I hate.)
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To: DFG

Don’t new iPhones come pre-loaded with that app?


3 posted on 06/11/2022 2:01:16 PM PDT by Jyotishi (Seeking the truth, a fact at a time.)
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To: DFG

If a few users do anything wrong or offensive, it means the entire app is at fault and should be blocked. At least that’s what cancel culture says. Sorry, Amazon.


4 posted on 06/11/2022 2:03:00 PM PDT by ArcadeQuarters (Remember the 2020 backstabbers. No more RINOs ever!)
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To: DFG

Bet Hunter has an account.


5 posted on 06/11/2022 2:07:45 PM PDT by jacknhoo ( Luke 12:51; Think ye, that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, no; but separation.)
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To: DFG

Wonder what they will find on Bezos’ Wickr Me account.


6 posted on 06/11/2022 2:09:58 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: DFG
They got a $10 Billion deal from pedo Joe what’s to worry about?


7 posted on 06/11/2022 2:12:56 PM PDT by Sgt_Schultze (When your business model depends on slave labor, you're always going to need more slaves)
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To: Jyotishi

Don’t new iPhones come pre-loaded with that app?


Don’t know if your are serious, but mine didn’t—bought last month.


8 posted on 06/11/2022 2:27:26 PM PDT by hanamizu
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To: Responsibility2nd

“I’m sure it’s just a bug, not a feature”

You prefer messages be unencrypted so big daddy can read them?


9 posted on 06/11/2022 2:28:21 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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To: DFG

Arrest Bezos now!


10 posted on 06/11/2022 2:36:36 PM PDT by imabadboy99
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To: Jyotishi

I’ve never heard of Apple pre-loading any third-party apps. Every iPhone I’ve purchased (two) has only had Apple apps such as Maps, Safari, Podcasts, and Messages, Contacts, Photos, Calendar, Mail, Camera, etc.

Where did you hear that? Or are you just trying to start a rumor here?


11 posted on 06/11/2022 2:50:19 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (Wanting to make America great isn’t an insult unless you’re trying to make it worse! ULTRAMAGA!!)
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Hmmm...maybe someone should assemble an army of lawyers to sue Amazon for $100 billion for having knowingly allowed this breathtaking depravity to flourish!
12 posted on 06/11/2022 2:56:07 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Covid Is All About Mail In Ballots)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

“Or are you just trying to start a rumor here?”

Not a rumor, just an Android vs. iPhone, er, discussion.


13 posted on 06/11/2022 3:39:41 PM PDT by Jyotishi (Seeking the truth, a fact at a time.)
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To: Jyotishi

Oh, so you want a white-hot war?


14 posted on 06/11/2022 4:01:12 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (Wanting to make America great isn’t an insult unless you’re trying to make it worse! ULTRAMAGA!!)
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

All colors matter.


15 posted on 06/11/2022 4:10:16 PM PDT by Jyotishi (Seeking the truth, a fact at a time.)
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To: Responsibility2nd

End to end encryption attracts, unfortunately, that type.

But it also attracts the attention of governments who HATE end-to-end encryption because they cannot illegally collect the data and store it in Utah.

Maybe this article is true. But I suspect it is grossly exaggerated because our government masters want it exaggerated grossly so they can shut down end-to-end encryption. And, at a minimum, articles like this help the government bully private companies into “cooperating” with the government without search warrants or constiutional due process.

It’s the same with crypto. Articles talking about money laundering and terrorism using crypto are designed to hurt crypto, not money laundering and terrorism. In fact, cash is used to launder money and finances terrorism. As are digital bank accounts. But our government likes them. So no grossly exaggerated articles.


16 posted on 06/11/2022 4:44:19 PM PDT by ModelBreaker
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

Atari rules,Commodore drools.
Just doing my part to help.😁


17 posted on 06/11/2022 4:48:48 PM PDT by BiteYourSelf ( Earth first we'll strip mine the other planets later.)
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To: Jyotishi

Re: 3 - Uh, no.


18 posted on 06/11/2022 4:52:15 PM PDT by Fury
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To: TexasGator

Big Daddy reads them whether you encrypt them or not. Technology has surpassed any ideas we have. It’s nothing more than a feel good action.


19 posted on 06/11/2022 5:36:05 PM PDT by M_Continuum
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"Big Daddy reads them whether you encrypt them or not. Technology has surpassed any ideas we have. It’s nothing more than a feel good action."
20 posted on 06/11/2022 5:50:31 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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