For years, Apple has implemented strong encryption in the iPhone and most of its other products, resisting requests from Western governments to build backdoors into its encrypted software. Because, for years, we saw politicians in the US, UK, and other regions demand iPhone backdoors that law enforcement agencies can use when dealing with criminals hiding behind encrypted products and services. Apple has always refused these requests, advocating for strong security and privacy in its products. The backdoor that some politicians may want is something of a unicorn. They want strong security in software products like iOS but also a way to access the contents of an encrypted iPhone for suspects that law enforcement is investigating. I've always sided with Apple here. Placing a backdoor in any product would invite even more scrutiny from the hacking community. First, you wouldn't be able to keep it a secret. Second, if there's a locked door to something, someone can always find the keys. Fast-forward to early October, and a stunning The Wall Street Journal report shows exactly what happens with backdoors in secure systems. A team of hackers associated with the Chinese government reportedly obtained access to critical infrastructure belonging to AT&T, Lumen, and Verizon that US law enforcement uses for wiretapping purposes. In other words, China found law enforcement's backdoor in these systems and used it for months to spy on internet traffic and even extract data. Continue reading... The post Catastrophic hack of AT&T and Verizon is proof Apple is right about iPhone encryption  appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: Pitaka iPhone 16 cases, $10 off Starbucks coffee, $199 iPad 9, $36 Dreo space heater, more Early Prime Day deals: Apple blowout, KitchenAid Stand Mixers, Dyson vacuums, $23 Echo Dot, OLED TVs, more Best Apple iPad deals of Prime Big Deal Days 2024, with prices from $199 Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales