US Lawmakers Demand Gabbard Stand Firm Against UK Apple’s Backdoor Request – A Cybersecurity Comedy of Errors
US lawmakers want Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to back her tough talk on backdoors. They urge her to challenge the UK’s reported demand for Apple to weaken iCloud security, arguing it could jeopardize US data security and trust. Senator Wyden and Representative Biggs press for action against this potential threat.
Hot Take:
Looks like Tulsi Gabbard’s first day on the cybersecurity playground involves playing dodgeball with an Apple-sized backdoor grenade. US lawmakers are urging her to flex those newfound Director of National Intelligence muscles and give the UK a tongue-lashing about allegedly trying to sneak into our iClouds. Who knew international relations could get so… cloudy?
Key Points:
- US lawmakers demand Tulsi Gabbard, the new Director of National Intelligence, oppose UK’s alleged request for Apple to weaken iCloud security.
- Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Andy Biggs argue that any backdoor for the UK would compromise US citizens’ and government data.
- The UK’s alleged request follows the Investigatory Powers Act of 2016, a.k.a. the Snooper’s Charter.
- Wyden and Biggs warn this could jeopardize US-UK cybersecurity agreements and intelligence sharing.
- Apple and Gabbard’s office have yet to respond to the allegations or the lawmakers’ deadline for answers.
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