Surveillance Report The UK's Apple Backdoor Fight: Round 2!
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Oct 21, 2025 The UK demands Apple implement a backdoor into their encryption, raising concerns about data security. Microsoft tightens Windows 11 account requirements, making it harder to bypass mandatory accounts. Amazon introduces facial recognition in Ring cameras, igniting privacy debates. Major data breaches are highlighted, including incidents at WestJet and Harrods. In tech developments, Meta adjusts ad targeting policies, while Discord faces a support ticket hack. The notion of 'shitification' of platforms post-dominance is also explored.
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UK Demands Apple Backdoor Again
- The UK renewed an order forcing Apple to create an iCloud backdoor, claiming it would target only British users.
- Hosts argue such a backdoor is technically infeasible and risks abuse even if 'authorized' access existed.
Politics Behind Encryption Pressure
- Political and commercial incentives may have driven the UK's renewed demand amid US tech investment talks.
- Henry suggests US pressure may have been transactional rather than privacy-driven.
Support Ticket Breach Complexity
- Discord disclosed a breach affecting support tickets via a third-party provider, exposing IDs and partial payment data.
- Attribution remains unclear as Discord and Zendesk exchanged conflicting statements.
