During the past week, the disputes between Apple and the United States Department of Justice escalated after the latter sent a response to the Californian company, emphasizing that the FBI's demands to unlock Syed Farook's iPhone 5c are nothing more than "a low blow" and that the aim is to defame the company.
Being a company as popular as Apple, while it has its advantages in the world of sales, does not mean that the company should take advantage of this to endanger the security of users, as the FBI wants Cupertino to do now.
Why is Apple right to deny the FBI's request to decrypt the iPhone?
Florida sheriff says he will arrest Tim Cook if he refuses to cooperate with the FBI
by / March 12, 2016 9:02 PM EST
The situation between Apple and the United States government is truly complicated. Apple's resistance to the various attacks from the government in recent months has created a very difficult situation . Among all the different situations that have arisen, a very particular one occurred in which a Florida sheriff threatened Apple CEO Tim Cook.
Tim Cook is threatened by a Florida sheriff
Apple and the FBI testify in a congressional hearing on encryption [Live]
by / March 1, 2016 1:59 PM EST
Following the controversy caused by Apple's refusal to unlock Syed Farook's iPhone in the San Bernardino case, Apple CEO Tim Cook, along with Apple General Counsel Bruce Sewell and FBI Director James Comey, will appear before the House Judiciary Committee for a hearing titled " Encryption on the Tightrope: Balancing Americans' Security and Privacy ."
Tim Cook could face jail time after refusing to cooperate with the FBI
by / February 29, 2016 1:00 PM EST
It would seem that the current battle between Apple and the FBI is not going well, since after a report many CEOs shared the same opinion and agreed that Tim Cook could possibly be imprisoned after his statements about his stance towards the FBI and his annoying requests regarding the iPhone 5s case of Syed Farook, the shooter in the San Bernardino accident.
The FBI could imprison Tim Cook following his stance on requests for cooperation.
Apple engineers are already working on improving security on the iPhone
by / February 25, 2016 8:13 PM EST
Tim Cook has given Apple engineers a clear order: work to strengthen the security of their devices. This comes after the company faced pressure from the U.S. Department of Justice, which has demanded that Apple unlock not only Syed Farook's iPhone 5c , but also 12 other models.
Apple's CEO also made some important statements during an interview with ABC News, where he emphasized that the company is improving iPhone security so that users' safety would not be compromised by those who want to create a "backdoor" on the iPhone.
Improving security in iPhone software is now a priority for Apple.
The dispute between the United States government and Apple is still ongoing, causing many residents of the country to worry about the security of their devices, as the higher authority demands that the Californian company develop an exclusive version of iOS , which would be introduced on Syed Farook's iPhone to access his information.
Public opinion was also reflected in a MacDaily News poll, where a large majority of Americans oppose the FBI forcing Apple to create a backdoor in the iPhone. This would have serious consequences for user privacy, a point Apple has reiterated on previous occasions.
Apple claims that Syed Farook's iPhone 5c key was changed while in the government's possession.
by / February 20, 2016 1:00 PM EST
Following the barrage of statements issued by US authorities and the court against Apple, the company has now revealed important information to the media, indicating that the password on the iPhone 5c involved in the San Bernardino incident had been changed while it was in government custody.
According to the company, the Apple ID change occurred no sooner than 24 hours after authorities acquired the iPhone. This suggests the government somehow gained access to a backup of the device.
John McAffe offered to break the encryption on Syed Farook's iPhone 5c.
by / February 18, 2016 10:00 PM EST
Tim Cook has made his final decision , denying the request for the company to work with the FBI on the hacking of the iPhone 5c belonging to the San Bernardino bomber. However, a new partner has decided to offer assistance in this case, relieving Apple of the entire burden.
John McAfee, the founder of a renowned cybersecurity company, offered to collaborate with the FBI to break the encryption of Syed Farook's iPhone 5c, also claiming that this would finally end the existing tension between Apple and the authorities, since the company would not be willing to create a backdoor in its devices.
White House denies FBI plans for Apple to create a backdoor for iPhones
by / February 17, 2016 8:45 PM EST
After Tim Cook decided not to cooperate with the investigation into the iPhone 5c belonging to the man involved in the San Bernardino incident , authorities have been insistent on changing the Apple CEO's mind, and this time, a response to Cook has been issued through a statement released today.
According to Reuters, White House spokesman Josh Earnest announced at a press conference that the U.S. Department of Justice is only asking Apple to help unlock a single iPhone , which could be the key to the attack carried out in December, which many believe was an act of terrorism.
