FBI Director Comey: Fight with Apple Is Not about Setting Legal Precedent
FBI Director James Comey insisted Wednesday that the case against Apple is not about setting a legal precedent to require tech companies to open encrypted software.
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3 Theories About How the FBI May Open a Locked iPhone of a San Bernardino Shooter
There are several theories about how the FBI will unlock an iPhone without the help of Apple.
FBI’s Battle with Apple is Polarizing Public Opinion After Neither Side Budges
Alongside the battle in the courts over the demand by the FBI that Apple AAPL -0.01%unlock the San Bernardino terrorist’s iPhone, there is also a public relations battle. Public opinion is pretty split on the matter.
Justice Department Says It May Have Found Way to Unlock iPhone Without Apple’s Help
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com The Justice Department on Monday asked for a delay of a court hearing in its battle with Apple over the encryption of an iPhone from San Bernardino shooting, saying it may have found a way to unlock the phone without Apple’s help. In a motion filed Monday in federal court in…
How Apple Set Off a Behind-the-Scenes Battle with FBI Over Encryption
Soon after Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook unveiled the iPhone’s latest mobile-operating system, iOS 8, in Jun 2014, the company gave the FBI early access to the technology.
Apple Engineers May Refuse to Unlock iPhone Even If Judge Delivers the Order
Even if a court orders Apple to comply with the FBI’s request to unlock an iPhone, engineers may refuse to develop the technology that would make it possible.
Apple Says America’s ‘Founders Would Be Appalled’ by FBI’s Demands to Unlock Phone
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Apple took its final legal shot at the FBI before next week’s courtroom showdown over unlocking an iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters. Apple’s legal team warned in court papers of “serious risks” to the privacy of “millions of citizens” if a federal judge orders the tech giant to…
Former White House Official Said NSA Could Have Unlocked iPhone
Former White House official Richard Clarke said the NSA “would have solved this problem” of unlocking an encrypted iPhone of the San Bernardino shooter.