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It’s never been easier for the cops to break into your phone (www.theverge.com)
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[–] USSEthernet@startrek.website 22 points 4 months ago

They're probably just capturing SMS messages or regular calls. Which is still illegal without a warrant, but who watches the watchers? Use encrypted chats and encrypted calls if you're worried.