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Encryption backdoor debate 'done and dusted,' former White House tech advisor says (go.theregister.com)

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When the FBI urges E2EE, you know it's serious business interview In the wake of the Salt Typhoon hacks, which lawmakers and privacy advocates alike have called the worst telecoms breach in America's history, the US government agencies have reversed course on encryption.…

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[–] Arghblarg 24 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Oh, so now they think E2E is good for everyone to have eh? These knuckleheads should be forced to personally ask for forgiveness from Phil Zimmerman, Bruce Schneier, djb, Moxie Marlinspike and every cypherpunk they dismissed and/or harassed back in the day.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

They always only care when affected themselves. In Europe we'll likely not even consider this specific case while pushing for an end to encryption and mass surveillance through backdoors.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

Backdoors are intentional vulnerabilities, which is just dumb af.