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FBI Gripes "We Can't Read Everyone's Secrets" (reuters.com)

New submitter rdukb writes: FBI Director James Comey told the Senate Intelligence Committee that investigators still can't access the phone contents of one of the San Bernadino killers. He went on to argue that the phenomenon of communications "going dark" due to more sophisticated technology and wider use of encryption is "overwhelmingly affecting" law enforcement operations, including, not only the San Bernadino murders, but also investigations into other murders, car accidents, drug trafficking and the proliferation of child pornography. This might increase pressure on Apple to loosen the backdoor restrictions. Will the industry relent and allow Government access to data from these devices?

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  1. Re:No by Sperbels · · Score: 5, Funny

    If you people would only let us slowly tear the flesh off of our suspect, getting a confession would be that much easier. It's like you guys want more crime.

  2. Archer by U2xhc2hkb3QgU3Vja3M · · Score: 3, Funny

    This might increase pressure on Apple to loosen the backdoor restrictions.

    Phrasing!