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SECURITYJul 27 · 17:40 UTCDECRYPTJose Antonio Lanz

A Man Gave Border Agents His Phone Passcode. It Wiped Everything. Now He's Facing Federal Charges

Samuel Tunick allegedly activated a GrapheneOS duress password during a warrantless airport search, causing his phone data to be wiped. Federal prosecutors charge him with property destruction, while his lawyers argue it is a matter of digital rights.

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