Article 15Y2H Amazon stops encryption on Fire tablets, leaving data vulnerable to attack

Amazon stops encryption on Fire tablets, leaving data vulnerable to attack

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Nathaniel Mott
from Technology | The Guardian on (#15Y2H)
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In a rare step away from increased security around personal data, Amazon confirms its latest operating system will no longer encrypt its customers' data

Amazon has quietly removed the ability to encrypt data stored on its Fire tablets, streaming media devices and Kindle e-readers with the latest update to the Fire OS operating software.

The change, which has been confirmed by Amazon, could make private documents, financial data and other sensitive information vulnerable to attack.

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