Texas Just Declared War on WhatsApp
From Hacker And The Fed by Chris Tarbell & Hector Monsegur
May 28, 2026 · 1h 12m
About this episode
Chris and Hector discuss Texas suing WhatsApp over encryption, ransomware operations, and various online scams.
Chris and Hector break down Texas suing WhatsApp over encryption claims, a law enforcement operation targeting a ransomware linked VPN provider, and a bizarre hack involving FBI Director Kash Patel’s apparel website. They also dive into the nonstop wave of AI driven supply chain attacks, fake OnlyFans breach panic, and how online scams continue turning ordinary people into criminal defendants. Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/c/hackerandthefed Send HATF your questions at questions@hackerandthefed.com
People in this episode
Hosts: Chris Tarbell, Hector Monsegur
Topics covered
- encryption
- ransomware
- AI attacks
- online scams
- law enforcement
Keywords
- Texas
- encryption
- ransomware
- AI attacks
- online scams
- Kash Patel
- OnlyFans
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: WhatsApp, FBI, OnlyFans, Patreon, VPN
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