Governments globally are increasing demands for encryption backdoors citing national security needs, but cybersecurity experts warn this practice poses significant risks. Recently, the UK government pressured Apple to create a backdoor, resulting in Apple disabling its Advanced Data Protection for UK users to protect its global customer base. This move could set a troubling precedent for state-mandated vulnerabilities, affecting global security. Similar pressures are being felt by apps like Signal in Sweden. Experts caution that backdoors open up systemic risks for surveillance and cybercrime, predicting a domino effect where one nation's demand encourages others to follow suit.
Governments worldwide are demanding encryption backdoors for national security, but experts warn these could lead to significant cybersecurity risks for billions.
Apple disabled its Advanced Data Protection in the UK due to government backdoor demands, sacrificing user security for compliance with state orders.
The UK's investigatory powers set a dangerous precedent, potentially normalizing state-mandated weaknesses that hackers could exploit globally.
Joseph Lorenzo Hall warns of a 'Commonwealth effect,' where one nation's backdoor demands lead to similar laws in other countries, amplifying security threats.
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