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The Problem with Encryption: “Going Dark”
Oct 3, 2019
17:21
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Encryption keeps data protected, but it can also impede law enforcement from doing its job. Criminals have learned to use encrypted messaging and privacy protections to cover their tracks. This scenario is often called “going dark.”