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U.S. officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid unprecedented cyberattack (www.nbcnews.com)
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[–] archomrade@midwest.social 6 points 2 weeks ago

I'd imagine operating a quantum computer for blanket surveillance is cost-prohibitive, but yea, if you've given them reason to look at you just assume they have the means to break your encryption.