Apple Won't Create 'Backdoor' to Help FBI Access San Bernardino Shooter's iPhone

[ArcadiaGP]

FBI director: We bought 'a tool' to hack terrorist's iPhone - Apr. 7, 2016

 

[mrjarrell]

The FBI's "hack" can't be used on newer iPhones. Only older models. We'll end up revisiting this case at some point, (if the dolts in congress don't pass one of their asinine laws forcing Apple and the others to break their phones for the Stasi).

FBI officially confirms hack it used does not work with the iPhone 5s or later iPhones | 9to5Mac

 

[24Carat]

So now I'm wondering if they actually found anything, or if the whole "we cracked it" announcement was just a bluff to save face.

 

[mrjarrell]

Well, it looks like there's a bipartisan bill out there now. Crafted by Burr (R-douchebag) and Feinstein (D-would be tyrant) it's apparently in the system. It would force companies to comply with the Stasi whenever they want data from a device or account. Here's hoping this bill goes nowhere or that Obama sticks to his guns and vetoes it if it ever gets that far.

'Leaked' Burr-Feinstein Encryption Bill Is a Threat to American Privacy | Motherboard

 

[ArcadiaGP]

San Bernardino iPhone was hacked using a zero-day exploit | TechCrunch

FBI paid professional hackers one-time fee to crack San Bernardino iPhone

 

[Jludo]

I can't find it but I could have sworn this morning I heard a clip of Obama sounding like he's more in favor of the anti encryption bill.

My favorite is that proponents are saying they aren't technically forcing tech companies to build in back doors while anyone who knows anything about technology is saying that's literally the only way to accomplish what the bill requires.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

CGP Grey did a short video on Phones, Locks (physical and digital), etc... If you haven't checked out his channel, I'd recommend it. Very educational.

[video=youtube;VPBH1eW28mo]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPBH1eW28mo[/video]

 

[ArcadiaGP]

FBI Plans to Keep Apple iPhone-Hacking Method Secret - WSJ

 

[BogWalker]

FBI Plans to Keep Apple iPhone-Hacking Method Secret - WSJ

Not the government's job to help Apple techs do their job.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Not the government's job to help Apple techs do their job.

While true, I'm guessing it's a little bit of "Hey thanks for helping us, pal" and "We want to make sure we can do this as long as possible before Apple figures it out and fixes it"

 

[BogWalker]

While true, I'm guessing it's a little bit of "Hey thanks for helping us, pal" and "We want to make sure we can do this as long as possible before Apple figures it out and fixes it"

Throw in a bit of spite at Apple not playing ball as well I'm sure.

 

[jamil]

While true, I'm guessing it's a little bit of "Hey thanks for helping us, pal" and "We want to make sure we can do this as long as possible before Apple figures it out and fixes it"

It's my understanding that it's already fixed.

 

[printcraft]

While true, I'm guessing it's a little bit of "Hey thanks for helping us, pal" and "We want to make sure we can do this as long as possible before Apple figures it out and fixes it"

It's my understanding that it's already fixed.

If the guys that cracked it were smart...... They sold the solution to Apple for another 3 million.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

This story is unrelated to the Apple situation, but probably not enough for it's own thread. It does have to do with encryption, however.

What is INGO's opinion on this punishment?

Child porn suspect jailed indefinitely for refusing to decrypt hard drives

Man to remain locked up "until such time that he fully complies" with court order. Seems like a big 5th amendment situation.

a forensic examiner who testified that it was his "best guess" that child pornography was on the drives,

Using "best guess" for indefinite detention should be a crime itself.

 

[dusty88]

This story is unrelated to the Apple situation, but probably not enough for it's own thread. It does have to do with encryption, however.

What is INGO's opinion on this punishment?

Child porn suspect jailed indefinitely for refusing to decrypt hard drives

Man to remain locked up "until such time that he fully complies" with court order. Seems like a big 5th amendment situation.



Using "best guess" for indefinite detention should be a crime itself.

Yes it should. Our government misbehaves regularly and usually gets away with it.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

Yes it should. Our government misbehaves regularly and usually gets away with it.

Most likely can get away with it due to the alleged crime involved, expecting public opinion to weigh against the guy in jail.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

FBI arrests brother of San Bernardino terrorist and 2 others after searches - LA Times

 

[HoughMade]

This story is unrelated to the Apple situation, but probably not enough for it's own thread. It does have to do with encryption, however.

What is INGO's opinion on this punishment?

Child porn suspect jailed indefinitely for refusing to decrypt hard drives

Man to remain locked up "until such time that he fully complies" with court order. Seems like a big 5th amendment situation.

Using "best guess" for indefinite detention should be a crime itself.

Contempt of court is what happens when you defy a court order. This isn't exactly new.

 

[poptab]

Contempt of court is what happens when you defy a court order. This isn't exactly new.

But indefinitely ?

 

[HoughMade]

But indefinitely ?

He can get out any time he wants to.