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February 15, 2006
UK officials looking for Windows "back door"
UK officials are talking to Microsoft over fears the new version of Windows, could make it harder for police to read suspects' computer files, the BBC reported Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Windows Vista, due to be rolled out later this year, has encryption to prevent users from downloading unlicensed films and music, but it could prevent police and officials from finding civil criminals and terrorists. Cambridge academic Ross Anderson urged the U.K. government to look at establishing "back door" ways of getting around encryptions.
Posted by Beth Davidz at February 15, 2006 01:29 PM
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