Security News > 2023 > February > Encrypted Messaging App Exclu Used by Criminal Groups Cracked by Joint Law Enforcement

A joint law enforcement operation conducted by Germany, the Netherlands, and Poland has cracked yet another encrypted messaging application named Exclu used by organized crime groups.

"Exclu makes it possible to exchange messages, photos, notes, voice memos, chat conversations, and videos with other users," the Politie said.

"Exclu is praised by its owners and managers for its high level of security."

Offered for €500 for a three-month license or for €900 for a six-month license key, the developers advertise Exclu as the "Most sophisticated communication platform" with support for end-to-end encryption.

"Users of 'Exclu' are to be attributed to organized crime and in particular to drug trafficking," Germany's Federal Police said.

The crackdown on Exclu follows the successful dismantling of similar messaging apps like EncroChat and Sky ECC in 2020 and 2021 for their use as a haven for criminal actors.

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