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> Is the FBI then going to make a grab for source code, signing keys, and conscript people to do the work? I think it's become clear that they'd at least try.
by plorkyeran 11y ago
> Is the FBI then going to make a grab for source code, signing keys, and conscript people to do the work?
I think it's become clear that they'd at least try.
- hkmurakami 11y agoInteresting. A draft targeting software engineers to forcibly enlist them in the government's "war on encryption". What kind of dystopia are we living in again?
- ridgeguy 11y agoI don't think this could happen without enabling legislation. The U.S. military draft required passage of the Selective Service Act [1] Something similar would be required before Apple's coders could be forced to carry out court orders directed at Apple, the corporation. Even in these times (so far!) I think this wouldn't happen. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_Service_Act_of_1917 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_Service_Act_of_1917
- frandroid 11y agoNot a draft. As we've seen in Snowden, there are tons of engineers who support the security state and will volunteer to serve.
- deegles 11y agoUnfortunately I'm sure there are at least a few engineers with the expertise necessary who would happily agree to work with the FBI (for whatever reason.)
- giancarlostoro 11y agoMaybe engineers with military history.