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> iMessage intentionally preserves a backdoor in its crypto so that the FBI can read approximately every iMessage sent/received without a warrant, should they s
by jonnybgood 4y ago
> iMessage intentionally preserves a backdoor in its crypto so that the FBI can read approximately every iMessage sent/received without a warrant, should they so desire.
Would be great if you provide a source for that.
- sneak 4y agohttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-fbi-icloud-exclusive/exclusive-apple-dropped-plan-for-encrypting-backups-after-fbi-complained-sources-idUSKBN1ZK1CT https://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-fbi-icloud-exclusiv...
- plibither8 4y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Room_641A https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Room_641A Might not be the best "source", but there's clear evidence of it being done in the past.
- sneak 4y agoiMessages are encrypted via TLS in transit. Room 641A-style cable taps do not allow them to be read. The backdoor in their end to end encryption preserved intentionally by Apple to enable surveillance is what allows them to be read - by Apple.