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Apple vs. the FBI: all the news on the battle for encryption's future
A judge has ordered Apple to comply with an FBI demand to help unlock a phone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters, but the company has vowed to fight the decision, with Tim Cook calling the order "an unprecedented step which threatens the security of our customers." The battle could determine the future of encryption. Stay up to date here as news develops.
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April 14, 2021
Here’s how the FBI managed to get into the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone
An Australian firm helped hack into the device, starting with a Lightning port exploit
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October 1, 2017
FBI won’t have to reveal details on iPhone hacking tool used in San Bernardino case
The vendor and the price paid will remain secret
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April 27, 2016
The FBI bought an iPhone hack, but not the right to tell anyone how it works
Sounds like a good deal for the FBI!
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April 25, 2016
With its retreat in New York, the FBI has lost the encryption fight
The last two months have not gone well for the government
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April 20, 2016
Read the tech industry's open letter about 'unworkable' encryption bill
Companies express 'deep concerns' in letter to Senators Burr and Feinstein
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April 20, 2016
Apple, Google, Microsoft, and others express ‘deep concerns’ over controversial encryption bill
Coalitions representing major tech companies warn of 'unintended consequences' in letter to US senators
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March 29, 2016
How San Bernardino changes the FBI’s war on encryption
Apple won its encryption fight. Now what?
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March 22, 2016
How a new hack put Apple's FBI fight on hold
Last night, the FBI backed down. What happens next?