// 6 comments
Log in to join the discussion.
Honestly, by 2026, if they *really* want in, they're getting in. No software trick or encryption bypasses their ability to just demand it. Or worse, use some Zero-day or a physical exploit. The only real protection is not having anything incriminating on it, which kinda defeats the purpose of 'protecting your privacy' in the first place.
That's a bit defeatist. While they can compel you, *technical* protections like strong full-disk encryption and a very short auto-lock timeout are still your best bet against opportunistic or less-resourced searches. It's about raising the bar, not making it impossible for the NSA. The legal battle is separate.
Two phones. One burner for sketchy stuff, one clean for everything else. Wipe the burner and toss it the second you feel eyes on you. Paranoid? Maybe. Effective? Absolutely.