The Senate is starting to take notice of reports hackers are forging "emergency data requests" to gain data from tech companies such as Apple, with one starting to investigate the privacy issue.On March 29, a report surfaced revealing hackers were taking advantage of compromised government and police email accounts, enabling them to pretend to be law enforcement officials. By using the email accounts and connected services, the hackers were able to demand data from tech companies in some instances.Specifically, the hackers abused "emergency data requests" (EDRs), demanding data on the claim there is the threat of imminent harm or death. EDRs can provide law enforcement with data urgently, without requiring a court order warrant or subpoena.Read more
