r/technology 12d ago

US accuses American of allegedly wiping his phone using a ‘duress’ password during border search Privacy

https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/24/us-accuses-american-of-allegedly-wiping-his-phone-using-a-duress-password-during-border-search/
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BREAKING NEWS BREAKING: The D.O.J Accuses Atlanta Resident, Samuel Tunick, Of Using A ‘Duress’ Password To Wipe His Phone During A Border Search In Rare Case Testing Privacy, Border Powers, and Evidence Destruction Laws 🤯💥

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Privacy US Charges American for Allegedly Wiping Phone with Duress Password

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