Security News > 2017 > March > UK Demands Encryption Backdoor As London Terrorist Used WhatsApp Before the Attack (The Hackers News)
2017-03-27 09:33
The government has once again started asking for backdoor in encrypted services, arguing that it can not give enough security to its citizens because the terrorists are using encrypted apps to communicate and plot an attack. Following last week's terrorist attack in London, the UK government is accusing technology firms to give terrorists "a place to hide," saying Intelligence agencies must
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