UK's Apple iCloud backdoor "jeopardizes the security and privacy of millions," warn experts. Here's what's at stake.

The purported Apple backdoor request, which the UK government declined to confirm to The Register, would reportedly allow authorities to access encrypted iCloud data - potentially affecting users worldwide, a prospect Wyden and Biggs strongly oppose.

Members of key congressional oversight committees have called on the United States' new top intelligence director to pressure the United

UK Home Office is believed to have asked Apple to weaken iCloud encryption US officials are warning this could spell out a global disaster They’re urging the US to reconsider its relationship with the UK US Senator Ron Wyden and Member of Congress Andy Biggs are urging the US Director of National Intelligence,

US lawmakers are up in arms over the UK’s reported order for Apple to open up users’ encrypted iCloud backups to law enforcement.

Letter urges new intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard to take resolute action to stymie a top ally’s controversial and confidential order.

They say the US should re-evaluate its cyber-security partnership with the UK unless the "dangerous" request is withdrawn.

The UK’s shockingly intrusive order for Apple to create a backdoor into users’ encrypted iCloud data doesn’t only affect Brits; it could be used to access the private data of any Apple account holder in the world,