Does anyone else also have this weird feeling that maybe governments can already break into smartphones and this whole "we can't break into it" they tell the public is a facade?

https://sh.itjust.works/post/56004121

Does anyone else also have this weird feeling that maybe governments can already break into smartphones and this whole "we can't break into it" they tell the public is a facade? - sh.itjust.works

Lemmy

My understanding is they may be able to but to do so risks publicizing secret exploits, which could then be fixed. So they usually save these for very high profile targets to make sure it’s worth it.
Exactly. If they want my erotic Pokemon fanfic, they’re going to have to earn it…
Shut up, they don’t even need to say “please” for you to start sharing. Last night, your grandmother asked you to pass the salt, and you instead explained to her why a Pokeball is technically international waters, therefore removing all questions of legality in your stories. She still hasn’t stopped crying!
Look, if Nana didn’t want to hear about my creative writing, she shouldn’t have expressed interest and encouraged me!