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The FBI Is at War With Apple Because It Couldn’t Change Wiretap Law
When politicians talk about legislating encryption, what they’re really talking about is lawful surveillance.
The FBI's Encryption ‘Debate’ Is Going Nowhere
After more than a year of hand-wringing, crypto arguments on the Hill are going nowhere.
The FBI Wants $38 More Million to Buy Encryption-Breaking Technology
The Bureau is making its fight against the “going-dark” one of its top priorities.
Europol’s Cybercrime Agency Has Had Some Problems With Truecrypt
The popular encryption software nearly fooled some investigators.
Hacking Team Gave Spyware Demos to Police Agencies Across the Nation
The interest is notable in a time when law enforcement have expanding surveillance toolkits but unclear oversight requirements for these new technologies.
A 'Golden Key' for Encryption Is Mythical Nonsense
A backdoor to encryption, even if euphemistically rebranded as a “front door” or a “golden key,” is by definition a vulnerability.
The United States Is Angry That China Wants Crypto Backdoors, Too
China wants tech companies to help it bypass encryption. But that’s not okay with the US, which wants the same thing.
The NSA Sent Daily Metadata Reports to the FBI for Years
What "going dark" problem is the FBI concerned about, exactly?
Going Dark: What's Wrong with the Government's Plan to Tap Our Internet
What the government needs, it argues, is easier access to your inbox, your Gchats, even your gaming data—and in real-time.