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CTOnews.com, December 9, Apple yesterday announced a series of new security technologies for its platform, including the extension of end-to-end encryption to additional iCloud data types. However, Apple has faced criticism from the Federal Bureau of investigation for the move, which said it was "deeply concerned about the threat posed by end-to-end encryption and user-only encryption".

Apple and the FBI have had many differences before, and the FBI asked Apple to build a back door in the iPhone in 2016 to unlock the iPhone used by the San Bernardino gunmen. Apple rejected the request, calling it an "unprecedented act that threatens the safety of our customers".

Although the FBI was eventually able to unlock the iPhone without Apple's help (just didn't find anything important on the device), Apple has since redoubled its focus on encryption and user privacy. This week, Apple extended end-to-end encryption to a variety of new iCloud data types, including device backups, iMessage cloud data, photos, and so on.

As expected, the FBI was not satisfied with the decision. In a statement to the Washington Post, the FBI said it was "deeply concerned" about the threat posed by end-to-end encryption. The FBI also claimed that this would "hinder" its ability to "protect the American people from crime", such as cyber attacks, violence against children and drug trafficking.

Late on Wednesday, the FBI said it was "deeply concerned about the threat posed by end-to-end and user-only encryption".

"this hinders our ability to protect the American people from crime, including cyber attacks and violence against children, as well as drug trafficking, organized crime and terrorism," the agency said in an emailed statement. in this era of cyber security and 'design security', the FBI and law enforcement partners need to 'design legal visits'. "

CTOnews.com learned that Apple's move was praised by others. The Electronic Frontier Foundation praised Apple for expanding end-to-end encryption and its decision to stop CSAM scanning of iCloud photos.

Companies should stop bugging our pockets at the request of the government and focus on protecting their users and human rights. Today, Apple has taken a big step forward in both areas. There are some implementation options that will affect the overall security of the new features, and we will push Apple to ensure that encryption is as powerful as possible. Finally, we hope Apple can go one step further. Turning on these privacy features by default will mean that the rights of all users can be protected.

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