Doubt it. If the FBI has to do some "law enforcement" the how and the why and the when this phone was unlocked will come out in court.
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DoJ Discovers 'Possible Method' for Unlocking iPhone, Asks Court to Delay Tuesday Hearing With Apple [Update: Postponed]
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Doubt it. If the FBI has to do some "law enforcement" the how and the why and the when this phone was unlocked will come out in court.
It's crazy how big this news is. I got a BBC breaking news alert on my phone.
I was thinking this also but if it ever got leaked out it then it would look bad for Apple. I don't think they would risk this.
This is potentially more dangerous than Apple creating something for use. Everyone is worried that if Apple did create a forked version of their OS to comply, it would compromise security for everyone - without question. Now - it MAY be possible for someone who has less corporate responsibility to create a way into a locked phone. This should be more disconcerting than Apple helping. I sincerely hope it winds up being impossible for a 3rd party to hack in.
Tim got fed up with this nonsense, and paid somebody that paid somebody that paid somebody that paid somebody that paid somebody that paid somebody, for 13 degrees, to deliver a solution... just so it can't be traced back to Apple.
Yes youarerite. Since they wanted a fight I hope Apple brings it. But cooler, more rational voices at Apple should prevail. Unless the DOJ or FBI make another disparaging statement about Apple. Apple should be ready to drop bombs even if the FBI wants to throw just punches.
Come on. How naiv are people? Ofcourse FBI could get the data they want all along.
And hacking an iPhone doesnt seem that hard for a hardcore nerd
Publicity stunt from Apple to look good again after the iCloud scandal
And hacking an iPhone doesnt seem that hard for a hardcore nerd
Publicity stunt from Apple to look good again after the iCloud scandal
Wow, wedding on so many levels. You're take on this and your reasoning makes no sense.
U really think Government cannot do anything? Seriously? All government need is pass a law that require all phone maker leave backdoor... Just like government around golbal is doing?
So they maybe actually had to put in some effort. I'm not concerned as I doubt any method would effect anything after the iPhone 5C.
That is EXACTLY why they've sought to vacate the hearing at this time. The case is not sufficiently inflammatory, nor prospective negative effects likely and immediate enough, that emotion can sufficiently override the clear legal protections that Apple enjoys, and they aren't willing to risk establishing a prohibitive precedent at this time.
It's my sincere hope that Apple forces the issue by creating an iOS version using a truly single-party encryption that is immune from any manipulation by them, and is entirely destructible. The government musn't be allowed to slither back into its hole to bid its time. Both political parties have shown themselves far too willing to curtail civil liberties where data security is concerned and we need to have this discussion now, during a presidential election season, to take advantage of politicians' unwillingness to step out onto any precarious limbs.
Why is this a stunt from Apple. Don't forget, the FBI made this fight public.
There is no vulnerability. Rumor is that the FBI will quietly say that they have everything they need without getting into the phone. They want this case gone
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If Apple unlocked it, they can more easily use it in court. If they used it in court otherwise, they would have to explain to the jury how they unlocked the phone, and Apple would just patch that method out the next time.
They can do whatever they want if there's nobody uncorrupt anymore in government. But as we've seen, this isn't the case. Apple has received support from everywhere, including those in government.
I think this will have lasting damage to the relationship between the FBI and Apple. Apple could choose to follow the letter of the law when providing assistance and nothing more. I would hope that liaisons exist just to make the exchange of technical data easier, but now it could be a "not talking to you without a lawyer present".
I think these people haven't started a fight with someone who has a reasonable chance of winning and has the financial backing to keep fighting.
Apple and the rest of us need to push for a constitutional amendment blocking the government from forcing private companies from doing what is the governments job.
Since we don't know what the exploit is, it could be dangerous for Apple.
However, the phone in question is an iPhone 5c, which doesn't have the Secure Enclave that all later iPhones have. So the method the FBI thinks it can use may only be useful on older iPhones.
They did provide assistance. That's not what this case is about.
That would be nice, except that security is kind of an all or nothing type thing currently.
Apple's lawyers have so far proven to be more competent than the DoJ.
Great so we've gone from needing to worry about the Feds trampling civil liberties to "OMG What is this new vulnerability and do we need to worry about this FBI Savior going rougue against the rest of us"
Great.... Please let iOS 10 be another security enhancing vulnerability reduction blitz
Yea....
And they might succeed....
Great.... Please let iOS 10 be another security enhancing vulnerability reduction blitz
Yea....
And they might succeed....