[ NNSquad ] A note about nonsense from the FBI re intercepts

[Lauren Weinstein <lauren@vortex.com>]

A note about nonsense from the FBI re intercepts

I want to point out that this following statement from the FBI is
nonsense. The very existence of the kind of intercept capabilities the
government wants will by definition drastically decrease the security
of the targeted systems.  No amount of "good software coders" will
change this:

       Marcus Thomas, former assistant director of the FBI's Operational
       Technology Division, said good software coders can create an
       intercept capability that is secure. "But to do so costs money," he
       said, noting the extra time and expertise needed to develop, test
       and operate such a service. -- http://j.mp/YfJv59 (Washington Post)

--Lauren--
Lauren Weinstein (lauren@vortex.com): http://www.vortex.com/lauren 
Co-Founder: People For Internet Responsibility: http://www.pfir.org/pfir-info
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