Tim, that is definitely the right course to take. Second only to the threat of Islam is the threat of the government, especially the USA, Russia and China. Thanks for taking the high road.
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Tim Cook: Apple Won't Create 'Backdoor' to Help FBI Access San Bernardino Shooter's iPhone
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Ok so I am a scientist.
Turns out the CIA has a "possible terrorist " in custody who may have info on a future plot.
I have developed a new technology that could possibly read the thoughts of people and extract all information from their brain unwillingly. I haven't implemented the technology even though i may be able to. The reason being I am afraid it may be used with bad intent. Now the CIA says "make the machine we only need it for this one special case."
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I have no problem with the government listening in on phone conversations with a proper warrant but this is not what we are talking about. We are talking about creating a security breach into all iPhone users which would not just give access to the users communications but all of their data. We live in a different world than just 10 years ago our whole lives are stored on these devices. I know on my device I am in the healthcare industry and I access confidential medical records of patients from my device; should there be a way for the government to access that data?
Turns out the CIA has a "possible terrorist " in custody who may have info on a future plot.
I have developed a new technology that could possibly read the thoughts of people and extract all information from their brain unwillingly. I haven't implemented the technology even though i may be able to. The reason being I am afraid it may be used with bad intent. Now the CIA says "make the machine we only need it for this one special case."
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I have no problem with the government listening in on phone conversations with a proper warrant but this is not what we are talking about. We are talking about creating a security breach into all iPhone users which would not just give access to the users communications but all of their data. We live in a different world than just 10 years ago our whole lives are stored on these devices. I know on my device I am in the healthcare industry and I access confidential medical records of patients from my device; should there be a way for the government to access that data?
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Some people aren't getting the big picture here.
This is about forcing Apple to allow easy access security bypass on anyones phone, at anytime, anywhere, without the owners participation.
Seriously, if the FBI wanted to, they could easily hack the security of this one iPhone, they have the most talented hackers in the world working for them.
This is about setting precedent, and destroying mobile privacy.
This is about forcing Apple to allow easy access security bypass on anyones phone, at anytime, anywhere, without the owners participation.
Seriously, if the FBI wanted to, they could easily hack the security of this one iPhone, they have the most talented hackers in the world working for them.
This is about setting precedent, and destroying mobile privacy.
I wasn't comparing extracting data to the development of nuclear weapons, I was comparing the intent of creating nuclear weapons as a safety measure to opening the backdoor of the iPhone as a safety measure (in that the potential data on said device could help provide safety).
In both cases the inventor would regret the decision to invent or develop the technology....
In this case the inventors (Apple, are taking a view prior to development, after which its too late).
The repercussions of the Atom Bomb and Nuclear Weapons development are also 100% comparable to inventing software that can effectively give access to any iPhone if the software can be used for to aid in heinous acts.
Come on, stop being so closed minded!!!
The police shot and killed the perps. What more proof do you need?
It is ironic for sure. What a world we live in?
OR, maybe people should stop keeping "private" data on their smartphone if it's THAT important. Most (but unfortunately not all) people know the internet is not private and anywhere but inside your own house is not private. When I chose an iPhone (or any of my smartphones), knowing that my worthless texts and pictures were secure was not a deciding factor. I don't run out and buy an iPhone knowing that it's so safe, the government can't even access it. Now, there are those who do, but then, do they have something to hide in the first place? This type of thing only helps the criminals and terrorists.
I'm on the fence about this topic because there are good arguments on both sides. CmdrLaForge, on the first page, made a good point. Why not hand Apple the phone, and let their engineers either unlock it or take the data off, and hand the FBI back either an unlocked phone, or a locked phone and the data requested by the FBI. No harm, no foul to humanity. If the information could keep America safe, and there are options other than a brick wall Tim Cook, then why not?
True enough. I also would use pigeons to communicateIf, for some reason, I was trying to hide information, I would deinetly NOT use any piece of technology, a piece of paper can be burned / eaten much faster, better yet spoken words , anyone could have said that, and you can't proove anything
On one hand I want to say "Good for you, Apple." On the other I feel like terrorists shouldn't enjoy the same rights as ordinary Americans.
Needs more 'Merica.
If Apple shows it has such tools, it can be legally compelled to give such tools to the FBI. It's not gonna happen.
Any "righteous person has nothing to hide from the government" is your best argument? Are you effing kidding me? You're actually serious with a statement like that?
What color is the sky on your planet?
Excuse me, but I am a "righteous person," whatever that means, and I have plenty to "hide from the government."
Here's a tangible example of your government's pure and well-intentioned motivations and actions. I find it chilling that you would support the right of a government to have nearly unfettered access to "non-righteous" peoples' information when that same government, not so long ago would have put a target on Tim Cook's back merely for his sexuality:
http://outhistory.org/items/show/1425
The thing is, on multiple occasions, including in Paris, authorities had access to unencrypted communications beforehand and failed to stop anything.
Hell, they couldn't even stop Columbine.
Because that's not how it works. If Apple create a way to do this, they'll want the tool itself and make sure they get it. Also, this isn't a one-phone only case, it sets a dangerous precedent for all future requests.
I side with Tim. The fear mongering that is going on is amazing. People are so willing so quickly to give up rights their ancestors fought so hard for because of fear. We need to fight for our rights. Every american, every world citizen should be interested and fighting to have their rights protected. If that is humanitarian, civil, personal... You start eroding any of those rights and we're on a slippery slope towards the things Orwell wrote about.
OR, would require a warrant from a judge in order to have a phone unlocked. Just like now, we have warrants for search and seizure against suspected criminals. Should those be outlawed also, because it invades the privacy of the suspected criminal?
Were you a Stasi operative in years gone by? The wording matches almost exactly. I know, I've lived it.
If you don't need privacy because you have nothing hide, maybe you don't need free speech either because you have nothing to say?
You don't get it. Fair enough.
The FBI can ask a court to make Apple give this hypothetical unlocking tool which they don't have to the FBI. After that, well, we know the government totally isn't interested in surveilling everyday Americans, right?
Oh, wait. It is.
What's wrong with guns? Gun ownership is up and gun crime is down...
