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US To Investigate UK’s ‘Backdoor’ Access Request For Apple Devices

  • Multiple US intelligence agencies, including the CIA, NSA, and others, are set to examine the UK government's request for Apple to implement a backdoor in its iCloud encryption product.
  • The UK's request for a backdoor triggered privacy and security concerns, leading two US lawmakers to urge the UK to retract its order or face potential restrictions on intelligence sharing and cybersecurity cooperation.
  • In response to the UK request, Apple has withdrawn its Advanced Data Protection iCloud feature from the United Kingdom.
  • US national intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard expressed grave concern about the UK's demand, stating that it would be a violation of Americans' privacy and civil liberties, as well as open up vulnerabilities to cyber exploitation.

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