Re: [tlug] government getting ready to inspect your iPod, laptop without probable cause

[Curt Sampson <cjs@example.com>]

On 2008-06-01 01:29 +0900 (Sun), Jedidiah Israel wrote:

> On Sat, May 31, 2008 at 11:38 AM, Curt Sampson
> <cjs@example.com> wrote:
> > Note that encryption alone may not be a sufficient solution. I expect
> > at some point soon law enforcement will have as part of their standard
> > equipment a USB key that can examine a drive looking for...
> 
> I have read that something similar exists already.

Indeed, Microsoft already distributes a set of tools designed for
similar things. However, I believe it's aimed more towards computer
professionals. Though it would be quite easy to build something easy to
use by relatively naive users, law enforcement seems yet to catch up
in this area. It's so easy to do, though, that's it's just a matter of
time, I'm sure.

cjs
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