Warrant Authorizing Forced Biometric Unlock Highlights Digital Security Risks for Journalists
A recent federal search warrant targeting Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson explicitly authorized law enforcement to physically compel the use of her face or fingers to unlock electronic devices. This action underscores the legal difference between traditional passcodes and biometric authentication under current constitutional protections. Digital security experts are reissuing warnings for high-risk professionals to disable these convenient shortcuts.
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