FBI Director Comey's false dilemma—"ban encryption or accept terrorism"

James Comey, Director of the FBI is the latest to add his voice to the call for a ban on the use strong encryption. In a blog post, Comey outlines the potential costs to public safety that come with security services not being able to intercept communications. In particular, he uses the threat of ISIL (ISIS) recruiting "troubled" US citizens and convincing them, over encrypted messaging apps, to "kill people".

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