Canadiens1131
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Basically the FBI is annoyed that there are some internet security protocols out there (for instance when you log into a site using HTTPS to send information securely), and that it's hard for them to 'wiretap' your digital communications if they need to, such as a Skype conversation.
It's worrying if the government forces companies like Skype or Google to build in a 'backdoor' to each product that would allow law enforcement to easily access secure communications. Mainly because it would provice a common and pretty easily-accessible hole for hackers to get in there.
Good overview from NPR
Web Wiretaps Raise Security, Privacy Concerns : NPR
FoxNews has a counter-opinion news piece, taking the old terrorism horse out of the barn to trot it around as another reason to reduce civil liberties and give Uncle Sam access to your private information.
FoxNews.com - To Probe 'Dark Spots' Where Cybercrooks Lurk, FBI Wants New Tools
It's worrying if the government forces companies like Skype or Google to build in a 'backdoor' to each product that would allow law enforcement to easily access secure communications. Mainly because it would provice a common and pretty easily-accessible hole for hackers to get in there.
Good overview from NPR
Web Wiretaps Raise Security, Privacy Concerns : NPR
FoxNews has a counter-opinion news piece, taking the old terrorism horse out of the barn to trot it around as another reason to reduce civil liberties and give Uncle Sam access to your private information.
FoxNews.com - To Probe 'Dark Spots' Where Cybercrooks Lurk, FBI Wants New Tools