In the past week, the conversation about encryption has reached fever pitch. Encryption, Apple, and the FBI are in headlines around the world. And lively discussions about security and privacy are taking place around kitchen tables, on television, and in comment sections across the Internet.<\/p>\n
Mozilla believes the U.S. government\u2019s demand for Apple to circumvent their own security protections is a massive overreach. To require Apple to do this would set a dangerous precedent that threatens consumer security going forward. But this discussion is an opportunity to broaden public understanding of encryption. When people understand the role encryption plays in their everyday lives, we can all stand up for encryption when threats surface \u2014 this key issue related to the overall health of the Internet becomes mainstream.<\/p>\n
Earlier this month \u2014 just days before the Apple story broke \u2014 Mozilla launched a public education campaign<\/a> about encryption. We\u2019re excited to continue this campaign alongside the new, robust conversations that have emerged.<\/p>\n Today, Mozilla is releasing the next installment in the campaign: a short film that animates encryption as a lovable character and unpacks how she works and why she\u2019s so important.<\/p>\n