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The FBI has asked Apple to create technology that would unlock the San Bernardino terrorist's phone. A U.S. District court judge has ordered Apple to comply. Apple CEO Tim Cook has published a letter at apple.com explaining why they will not. http://www.apple.com/customer-letter/
Basically, creating this technology opens the door to unlocking any iPhone. Apparently this was possible before 2014, when a physical component could plug into an iPhone for data extraction by law enforcement with a search warrant. But with the new operating software, phone data can only be accessed by a person having the passcode. After 10 unsuccessful attempts, the phone erases its data.
Should the privacy of our phone data be protected? (In my opinion, yes.)
I have to admit that my first thought was that the FBI should try all of Farook's ten dead fingers on the home button in case he set up "Touch ID."
Basically, creating this technology opens the door to unlocking any iPhone. Apparently this was possible before 2014, when a physical component could plug into an iPhone for data extraction by law enforcement with a search warrant. But with the new operating software, phone data can only be accessed by a person having the passcode. After 10 unsuccessful attempts, the phone erases its data.
Should the privacy of our phone data be protected? (In my opinion, yes.)
I have to admit that my first thought was that the FBI should try all of Farook's ten dead fingers on the home button in case he set up "Touch ID."