Tim Cook: Apple Won’t Create “Backdoor” To Unlock San Bernardino Attacker’s iPhone

[dani67]

threaten the security of our customers??????????????????
are you agree?

Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the company will appeal a California judge’s order to unlock an iPhone belonging to one of the terrorists involved in the San Bernardino shooting. Following the request, Cook argued, would “threaten the security of our customers.”

The device in question — an iPhone 5c — belonged to Syed Farook, who, alongside his wife, carried out a mass shooting during a training event at the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, where he worked, last December. Farook and his wife were later killed by police in a shootout.

Authorities want access to data on the phone and are seeking Apple’s help to crack the passcode (PDF) by creating software which, when loaded onto the device, would circumvent the security system. That’s because, beyond the passcode itself, Apple’s security measures include an ‘auto-erase function’ which, if activated by a user, will erase all data on a device if the passcode is entered incorrectly 10 times.

In a letter to Apple customers, Cook said Apple has provided “data that’s in our possession” but it will not develop a “backdoor” for its software:

We have great respect for the professionals at the FBI, and we believe their intentions are good. Up to this point, we have done everything that is both within our power and within the law to help them. But now the U.S. government has asked us for something we simply do not have, and something we consider too dangerous to create. They have asked us to build a backdoor to the iPhone.

Specifically, the FBI wants us to make a new version of the iPhone operating system, circumventing several important security features, and install it on an iPhone recovered during the investigation. In the wrong hands, this software — which does not exist today — would have the potential to unlock any iPhone in someone’s physical possession.
Tim Cook: Apple Won’t Create “Backdoor” To Unlock San Bernardino Attacker’s iPhone
The FBI may use different words to describe this tool, but make no mistake: Building a version of iOS that bypasses security in this way would undeniably create a backdoor. And while the government may argue that its use would be limited to this case, there is no way to guarantee such control.
Apple opposes order to help FBI unlock phone belonging to San Bernardino shooter

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Too late, a judge has told Apple they will do it.

 

[OldLady]

This is probably a dumb question, but Why can't Apple take the phone, crack the code, tell the FBI what's on it and then destroy the software they used to crack the code?

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

Too late, a judge has told Apple they will do it.

They have stated they can't do it without the key. Writing new software to bypass might be possible, but then you get into the current discussion of whether the government should have access to encryption keys.

The horns of a dilemma.

 

[OldLady]

Too late, a judge has told Apple they will do it.

They have stated they can't do it without the key. Writing new software to bypass might be possible, but then you get into the current discussion of whether the government should have access to encryption keys.

The horns of a dilemma.

Billy, any possibility you can answer my question?

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

Too late, a judge has told Apple they will do it.

They have stated they can't do it without the key. Writing new software to bypass might be possible, but then you get into the current discussion of whether the government should have access to encryption keys.

The horns of a dilemma.

Billy, any possibility you can answer my question?

Nope. Sounds reasonable to me, but there may be circumstances.

 

[bullwinkle]

Too late, a judge has told Apple they will do it.

They have stated they can't do it without the key. Writing new software to bypass might be possible, but then you get into the current discussion of whether the government should have access to encryption keys.

The horns of a dilemma.

Billy, any possibility you can answer my question?

Nope. Sounds reasonable to me, but there may be circumstances.

Billy, forgive this OT, but couldn't get into your inbox.

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[Billy_Kinetta]

Too late, a judge has told Apple they will do it.

They have stated they can't do it without the key. Writing new software to bypass might be possible, but then you get into the current discussion of whether the government should have access to encryption keys.

The horns of a dilemma.

Billy, any possibility you can answer my question?

Nope. Sounds reasonable to me, but there may be circumstances.

Billy, forgive this OT, but couldn't get into your inbox.

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[pwjohn]

This is probably a dumb question, but Why can't Apple take the phone, crack the code, tell the FBI what's on it and then destroy the software they used to crack the code?

Apple did exactly that. So there' no need for any further judicial proceedings in this matter.

 

[aris2chat]

As much as I would like he police to break the encryption, it is wrong to force Apple to open a backdoor to endanger all smart phone users and their private, work, medical and financial data.

Hacking is illegal and police would be asking apple to hack someone's information. Apple is popular for the reason it is harder to hack, information is safer.

 

[Steve_McGarrett]

Hasn't Cook figured out that ISIS throws "men" like him off of buildings, to their death?

 

[theHawk]

This is probably a dumb question, but Why can't Apple take the phone, crack the code, tell the FBI what's on it and then destroy the software they used to crack the code?

They can, they are just being over dramatic. They can do the code in house, and give the unencrypted data to the FBI, then destroy the code.
Or they could push out an update for new encryption that the hack code wouldn't work on. There are several options to keep people's data secure. But the CEO is another flaming liberal that will do anything to protect terrorists and other criminals.

 

[theHawk]

Hasn't Cook figured out that ISIS throws "men" like him off of buildings, to their death?

Queers don't seem to care. They are pretty much self-destructive anyway.

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

This is ridiculous. No different from any other search warrant.
If the authorities have a warrant to search your property and do, do we really expect them to continue to show up and break in on a humbug? That's what Apple is suggesting.
This is a bullshit denial by Apple and they should be held in contempt. It's like they already own a master key to every device they've sold like an apartment landlord. If anyone has a legit complaint it's that Apple can access your idevice whenever they want. Should make one think twice about buying Apple products.

 

[Blackrook]

Let's just hope there isn't any information about future terrorist attacks on this terrorist's phone. Apple would have a lot of explaining to do if their refusal to cooperate leads to another 9/11.

 

[Snouter]

Interesting that neocons are anxious to have the millions and millions of iPhone users potentially hacked by government agencies, the very ones that brought us 9/11. The government did not even say the Muslim terrorists were Muslim terrorists, how can the demand a company create software to undermine all the software they have created for decades? The government is terrorizing one of the greatest companies ever to grace the Earth and all of its customers with a ruling by a "judge." The government should maybe stop the importation of Muslim savages. Just an idea.

 

[Blackrook]

The judge ordered Apple to cooperate with the FBI, and instead of cooperating, they are appealing the ruling to a higher court. They have the right, of course, but this is not an illegal search and seizure because it is backed by a court order.

 

[alpine]

This is probably a dumb question, but Why can't Apple take the phone, crack the code, tell the FBI what's on it and then destroy the software they used to crack the code?

They can, they are just being over dramatic. They can do the code in house, and give the unencrypted data to the FBI, then destroy the code.
Or they could push out an update for new encryption that the hack code wouldn't work on. There are several options to keep people's data secure. But the CEO is another flaming liberal that will do anything to protect terrorists and other criminals.

How stupid are you?

It clearly says; Apple did exactly that, got the data out of the iphone and provided it to the FBI.

But FBI wanted them to create a backdoor that would work on ALL iphones, so they could look at whichever iphone they wanted.

Thats not being dramatic, that is being pro "small government", which I see no problem with.

If you are a liberal who is after "big government", then you might be ok with this idea tho.

OldLady is spot on.......

 

[bullwinkle]

Hasn't Cook figured out that ISIS throws "men" like him off of buildings, to their death?

McGarrett, can you tell us what your personal comment about Cook has to do with the issue of protecting 4A?

 

[theHawk]

This is probably a dumb question, but Why can't Apple take the phone, crack the code, tell the FBI what's on it and then destroy the software they used to crack the code?

They can, they are just being over dramatic. They can do the code in house, and give the unencrypted data to the FBI, then destroy the code.
Or they could push out an update for new encryption that the hack code wouldn't work on. There are several options to keep people's data secure. But the CEO is another flaming liberal that will do anything to protect terrorists and other criminals.

How stupid are you?

It clearly says; Apple did exactly that, got the data out of the iphone and provided it to the FBI.

But FBI wanted them to create a backdoor that would work on ALL iphones, so they could look at whichever iphone they wanted.

Thats not being dramatic, that is being pro "small government", which I see no problem with.

If you are a liberal who is after "big government", then you might be ok with this idea tho.

OldLady is spot on.......

I have not seen that Apple did that. That isn't what they are saying on the news.