The article highlights growing concerns over the security of digital data in light of the UK Government's alleged secret order to Apple to weaken its security protocols. This development poses risks for individuals and organizations, especially given the extensive data stored on personal devices that can include sensitive work-related information. The author shares a personal experience of being named on a 'stop-list' by the Russian government, prompting urgent measures to enhance his own cybersecurity efforts, illustrating the complexities of navigating personal and work data security in an interconnected world.
Security is hard. It's even harder now that, apparently, the UK Government has secretly ordered Apple to reduce the security of its services.
For millions of people in the UK and billions across the world, our data ends up on Apple's servers.
After being named in Russia's 'stop-list', I started hardening my home network and all my family's devices to raise every bar of security.
The intersection of personal and work data on personal devices creates immense challenges for privacy and security.
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