Attacks on Data Privacy May Get Scarier in 2017
The U.S. federal government is making substantial advances towards accessing encrypted smartphone data. If authorities get their way, it could lead to severe privacy implications for bitcoin users. The Feds Are Gaining Access to Smartphone Data. A recent Florida court proceeding details a man named Aaron Stahl was allegedly using his iPhone to take....
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