HTG Explains: How Encryption Can Be Bypassed With a Freezer

Geeks often consider encryption a fool-proof tool to ensure that data stays secret. But, whether you encrypt your computer’s hard drive or your smartphone’s storage, you may be surprised to know the encryption can be bypassed at cold temperatures.

It’s unlikely that your personal encryption will be bypassed in this way, but this vulnerability could be used for corporate espionage, or by governments to access a suspects’ data if the suspect refuses to disclose the encryption key.

by Chris Hoffman via How-To Geek