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EFF vows to tie up encryption ‘backdoor’ legislation in court ‘for years’

The battle over backdoors has just begun.

On Apr 8, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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As encryption debate heats up, experts dissect Obama’s surveillance policies

One panelist called the FBI director's encryption plea 'rhetorically really masterful.'

On Apr 8, 2016 by Eric Geller

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U.S. senators behind ‘backdoor’ bill repeatedly voted for encryption funding

These lawmakers were for encryption before they were against it.

On Apr 8, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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FBI’s iPhone hack only works on one type of phone, director says

FBI director James Comey said the agency's iPhone hack only works on one version of the phone.

On Apr 8, 2016 by William Turton

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Senate bill effectively bans strong encryption

The measure is sure to face an uphill battle in Congress, where privacy activists are poised to fight back.

On Apr 8, 2016 by Eric Geller

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FBI director warns against unbreakable encryption and ‘absolute privacy’

The FBI director opened a college conference on privacy and security with timely remarks on the encryption debate.

On Apr 6, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Sen. Tom Cotton slams WhatsApp encryption as a tool for terrorists, rapists

'This is an open invitation to terrorists, drug dealers, and sexual predators.'

On Apr 6, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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State encryption laws only undermine our national security

Encryption must be addressed thoughtfully—and nationally.

On Apr 6, 2016 by Rep. Ted Lieu

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WhatsApp rolls out end-to-end encryption to all 1 billion users

Sorry, FBI.

On Apr 5, 2016 by William Turton

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Americans back government hacking as long as cops tell tech companies how they did it

The public sides with Apple when it comes to disclosing vulnerabilities that let cops hack into phones.

On Apr 5, 2016 by Eric Geller

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FBI’s new iPhone exploit raises old questions about software vulnerability disclosure

The FBI says they have found a way into the San Bernardino shooter's phone. But should they tell Apple how they did it?

On Mar 31, 2016 by William Turton

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FBI may help Arkansas police access iPhone and iPod of accused teenage murderers

The bureau said it needs technical details before it can render assistance.

On Mar 31, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Top E.U. network-security official slams proposals for encryption backdoors

It's unclear how his comments will shape the brewing debate.

On Mar 30, 2016 by Eric Geller

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U.S. withdraws demand for Apple’s help after FBI accesses San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone

The FBI has finally accessed the device that sparked a legal and political firestorm.

On Mar 28, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Security expert undermines FBI director’s claim that iPhone unlock method ‘doesn’t work’

The government might not need Apple's help in the San Bernardino case after all.

On Mar 28, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill