The recent Chinese hack of US Internet Service Providers (ISPs) has reignited the age-old debate over encryption and government backdoors. The attack, referred to as the 'Salt Typhoon' hack, has demonstrated the vulnerabilities in surveillance systems that utilize backdoors intended for law enforcement. Experts argue that backdoors, even if designed for 'good guys', can be exploited by malicious actors. Apple has been cited as an example of a company that advocates for end-to-end encryption to ensure true privacy, despite facing criticism for allegedly aiding police surveillance. This potentially catastrophic incident underscores the importance of robust encryption to protect against such cyber threats.