Crypto War

Apple vs FBI – a new chapter in the second Crypto War?

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February 22, 2016

US government ordered Apple to collaborate with the FBI to access the data in the iPhone of a suspected terrorist who perpetrated the massacre of San Bernardino, last December. Apple refuses to comply with the court order, claiming that it has much wider implications with regard to data privacy and security of mobile device owners.

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Second Crypto War: battle won by the pro-security

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October 15, 2015

Obama Administration decided not to pursue legislation that would force computer and communications equipment manufacturers to add backdoors to their products, for access by duly authorized government agencies.

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