Apple-FBI fight may be the first salvo in a bigger war on encryption

Apple vs FBI: US authorities and the tech industry are watching for the outcome of Apple’s legal battle against the FBI
The Apple-FBI fight may just be the opening salvo in a broader war over encryption, as technology companies continue to lock up their users’ messages, photos and other data to shield them from thieves and spies — and, incidentally, criminal investigators.
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