FBI Petitions for New Power to Hack Computers
In what civil liberties groups are claimed as a power grab, the FBI is attempting to persuade an ambiguous regulatory body in Washington to change its rules of engagement. The changes would give the FBI to seize significant new powers, allowing them to hack into computers and carry out surveillance of computers both in the U. S. and around the world. Also read: Mozilla Firefox Internet Browser Doubles-Down On Internet Privacy By Partnering With Tor Project. Opposition to the Proposed Amendment. According to civil liberties group, the FBI is attempting to enlarge its power while staying out....
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