Thu Apr 1 2021: is encryption.. private thoughts? Apple's repair program, and that catastophic breach

Three things to know today

• Is encryption private thoughts?

https://www.theregister.com/2021/03/30/intel_wiretapping_data/

https://www.engadget.com/michigan-judge-private-chats-gretchen-whitmer-plot-terrorist-threat-170845492.html

• Apple’s repair program expands

https://mashable.com/article/apple-independent-repair-provider-program-global/

https://thenextweb.com/plugged/2021/03/30/apple-is-making-it-easier-to-get-your-iphone-fixed-at-a-repair-shop-near-you/

https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2021/03/31/pandemic-drives-phone-computer-right-to-repair-bills-in-us

AND

• Ubiquiti’s catastrophic breach

https://edtechnology.co.uk/cybersecurity/more-solutions-do-not-deliver-data-greater-protection-confirms-cybersecurity-report/

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2021/03/whistleblower-ubiquiti-breach-catastrophic/

https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/31/22360409/ubiquiti-networking-data-breach-response-whistleblower-cybersecurity-incident

https://www.cyberscoop.com/solarwinds-cyber-command-dhs-russia/

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