Security News > 2015 > November > Paris Attacks Blamed on Strong Cryptography and Edward Snowden (Schneier on Security)
2015-11-16 20:39
Well, that didn't take long: As Paris reels from terrorist attacks that have claimed at least 128 lives, fierce blame for the carnage is being directed toward American whistleblower Edward Snowden and the spread of strong encryption catalyzed by his actions. Now the Paris attacks are being used an excuse to demand back doors. CIA Director John Brennan chimed in,...
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