Tech giants united to defend strong encryption

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Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Twitter and Yahoo want to avoid the installation of backdoors imposed by government agencies to fight against terrorism.

There is no question of making security concessions for the big tech companies in Silicon Valley ... who again refuse any idea of ​​back doors.

Accused by Edward Snowden in 2014 for collaborating with the NSA, they have since federated into a group called Reform Goverment Surveillance (RGS) that advocates to change the monitoring methods of the US government. Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Linkedin, Dropbox, Snap Inc., Twitter and Evernote are members, as well as the company Oath which belongs to Yahoo.

The proposal of a former technical director of Microsoft

The RGS has just stepped up to the plate after a Wired article in which former Ray Ozzie, technical director, said he had found a satisfactory solution for both liberty advocates and governments. As part of an investigation, the authorities could ask the manufacturer of a smartphone to access the PIN code of a device, generated by a pair of encryption keys, a public and a private. This technique prevents access to the content of the device remotely and envi ... But it remains a backdoor and necessarily introduce vulnerabilities, according to security researchers. The RGS has therefore cracked a rather strong statement on the subject:

"Recent reports have described new proposals for integrating vulnerabilities into devices and services - but they seem to suffer from the same technical and design issues identified by security researchers for years. Weakening the security and privacy that encryption provides is not the answer. "

This is the second time since April that the RGS has spoken. A few weeks ago, it adopted a new principle called "vital importance" and entitled "ensure security and confidentiality through strong encryption".

"Strong encryption of devices and services protects the sensitive data of our users who can be both individuals, businesses and governments. Strong encryption also promotes free expression and the free flow of information around the world. Forcing technology companies to incorporate vulnerabilities into their products and services would compromise the security and privacy of our users, as well as the global IT infrastructure. Governments should avoid any action that would force companies to create security holes in their products and services, "reads the official RGS website.

The RGS recognizes that government leaders around the world are committed to ensuring the safety of their citizens and seeking access to encrypted communications during their investigations. But this should not be at the expense of the computer security of all, for the group.

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