UK Government Orders Apple to Provide Backdoor for Surveillance

The UK government has reportedly ordered Apple to provide a backdoor for secret surveillance of users' encrypted cloud accounts worldwide, which could lead to Apple ceasing encrypted cloud storage in the UK. This move is considered a significant defeat for tech companies in their efforts to protect user privacy.

Security Vulnerabilities in Open Source Software

A software developer discovered a backdoor in the open source software program XZ Utils that could have led to a major digital security crisis, highlighting the vulnerabilities in open source software. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of open source software and the need for stronger security measures.