Australia's online account takeover powers now in use (opens in new tab)

Sound dystopian. Did I understand it correctly? Technology permitting, a real life equivalent would be allowing authorities to mimic your appearance and go impersonate you in social gatherings, your work, and even your house.

Always "good" news from Oceania. "War Is Peace, Freedom Is Slavery, and Ignorance Is Strength."

This basically warrants end-to-end encryption so that such takeovers are can be prevented. Of course they complained about encryption too.