> When the FBI says it’s “going dark” because it can’t beat encryption, what it’s really asking for is a method of breaking in that’s cheaper, easier
The way I see it, authorities all over have zero difficulty in breaking into devices (deus ex Cellebrite).
I always believe that any password we use (computers, phones, etc.) is only to protect us against the common criminal. Someone who will take your phone, and a strong PIN/password will only stop them from using your Apple/Android-Pay, read your emails, read your messages, etc.
If the gov wants to get something from you, then the gov will take something from you.
"Give up your password or go to jail: Police push legal boundaries to get into cellphones" (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/give-your-password-or-g...)
Also the Security by XKCD. (https://xkcd.com/538/) (in non-democratic countries, or really dark scenarios).
Also.. let's be honest, when the "default" on all devices is to "sync all with Google/Apple cloud", then there is minimal need to even alert someone to the fact that you need their data (e.g. by arresting them, confiscating their devices, etc.)
Just warrant+gag to Apple/Google/Dropbox/etc. and you got their "latest" backup easy-peasy.
The way I see it, authorities all over have zero difficulty in breaking into devices (deus ex Cellebrite).
I always believe that any password we use (computers, phones, etc.) is only to protect us against the common criminal. Someone who will take your phone, and a strong PIN/password will only stop them from using your Apple/Android-Pay, read your emails, read your messages, etc.
If the gov wants to get something from you, then the gov will take something from you.
"Give up your password or go to jail: Police push legal boundaries to get into cellphones" (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/give-your-password-or-g...)
Also the Security by XKCD. (https://xkcd.com/538/) (in non-democratic countries, or really dark scenarios).
Also.. let's be honest, when the "default" on all devices is to "sync all with Google/Apple cloud", then there is minimal need to even alert someone to the fact that you need their data (e.g. by arresting them, confiscating their devices, etc.)
Just warrant+gag to Apple/Google/Dropbox/etc. and you got their "latest" backup easy-peasy.