Apple, the FBI and ‘the most dangerous question in America’
When the contentious issue of government surveillance is brought up, a common sentiment expressed by individuals who see no problem with expanded state surveillance powers …
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Apple asks the FBI: How hard did you really try to hack into the iPhone?
There’s no question that Apple’s ongoing legal dispute with the FBI has brought a myriad of complex legal, security, and policy issues to the forefront. But …
The latest way that Windows 10 is keeping users safe from hackers
Although Microsoft’s total lack of transparency regarding Windows 10 is alarming, there’s no question that the company is doing everything it can to keep users safe. On …
FBI director backtracks, says iPhone hacking case would set a legal precedent
When FBI director James Comey authored a blog post on the agency’s current legal battle with Apple, he made a point of emphasizing that the …
New York judge rules U.S. government can’t force Apple to unlock iPhones
Just one day before Apple is set to take part in a congressional hearing on encryption, a federal judge out of New York issued a …
The exact moment when the FBI realized how big its battle with Apple would be
As many observers have pointed out, Apple’s battle with the FBI over encryption and whether or not it can be forced to help the FBI hack …
Another poll shows the American people are siding with the FBI over Apple
If you watched the Republican debate last night on CNN, you saw every potential presidential candidate tell Apple to comply with the FBI. It appears …
Apple and FBI to testify before Congress next week over encryption
Over the past few days, Apple has made it abundantly clear that it will not comply with the FBI’s demand that it write a new …
Key Apple hire will help it stay a step ahead of the FBI
Apple is currently locked in a major fight with the FBI that has big implications for the future of mobile security and privacy. We’ve also been …
‘I could have made you homeless’: What happens when you dare hackers to do their worst?
If you’ve ever been tempted to ask hackers to do their worst to you, you probably shouldn’t. Kevin Roose of Fusion recently made the trip to Las …
Here’s Apple’s long-awaited legal response to the FBI
Apple earlier today filed its formal legal response laying out why it’s refusing to help the FBI hack into an iPhone 5c used by one of …
How to prevent the FBI from hacking your iPhone
Apple is reportedly working on making the iPhone completely unhackable but in the meantime you can take some steps to make your iPhone less vulnerable …
Apple’s battle with the FBI could have even greater implications in the future
Whichever side you happen to land on in the ongoing feud between Apple and the FBI, you’re almost certainly aware of the precedent that would …
Apple is making an unhackable iPhone and we have the FBI to thank
Remember when we said that the FBI’s war with Apple is about to go horribly wrong? With Apple standing firm in its refusal to help …
Watch Tim Cook’s full 30-minute interview on Apple’s war with the FBI
Last night we gave you a quick glimpse of Apple CEO Tim Cook’s ABC News interview, and it was clear from that 90-second clip that …
Tim Cook sits down to talk about Apple’s ongoing battle with the FBI on ABC News
On Wednesday night’s edition of World News Tonight on ABC News, host David Muir will sit down with Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss the …
U.S. Federal Marshals unwittingly confirm they secretly track thousands of cell phones
A new report from the USA Today details how U.S. Federal Marshals have been using advanced surveillance technology to secretly listen in on phone conversations …
The FBI’s war with Apple is about to go horribly wrong
Few times in the recent past has an issue like this had such compelling arguments on both sides of the fence. It all started when …
Bill Gates sides with the FBI in ongoing iPhone hacking saga
In the midst of Apple’s legal battle with the FBI, there has been no shortage of tech leaders who have come out and applauded Apple’s position on …
51% of Americans are siding with the FBI in the case against Apple
The reaction to Apple refusing to unlock the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters appears to have been overwhelmingly supportive, but a new poll …
The FBI likely doesn’t need Apple’s help to break into an iPhone
I’ve long been skeptical of the U.S. federal government’s claim that it needs Apple’s help to unlock the iPhone 5c owned by Syed Rizwan Farook, one of the …
Apple posts new FAQ on iPhone hacking issue explaining dangers if FBI wins
One of the hottest and more controversial topics in the news these days is Apple’s ongoing legal battle with the FBI. As a brief refresher, …
FBI director fires back, argues that iPhone hack demand is ‘about the victims and justice’
The spat between the FBI and Apple over access to an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino terrorists continues to rage on with …
How China plays a role in Apple’s legal battle with the FBI
Apple’s tussle with the FBI over hacking into a terrorist’s iPhone has ignited a firestorm of controversy and debate surrounding the role tech companies should play …
Just how much access does the NSA have to all unencrypted communications?
In case you haven’t been following the news, the encryption wars are back and a huge Apple vs. FBI clash is the latest major conflict. The FBI …
Whatever you do, don’t make these critical password mistakes
You know what we humans are really bad at? Coming up with strong, unique passwords. We know this because every time some research firm publishes …
Fox News host rips Apple for FBI fight, vows to go back to BlackBerry
You may think you love America, but Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle loves it enough to make the ultimate sacrifice: Switching back to BlackBerry. During …
95% of Americans share passwords with friends and family members
Online security has been one of the hottest topics on the planet for the past several years. Between Edward Snowden, the Sony hack, the Target hack and Hillary …
Legendary iPhone hacker weighs in on Apple’s war with the FBI
The following article was contributed by Will Strafach, a mobile security expert who made a name for himself as one of the most widely known and respected iOS …
Mark Cuban applauds Apple for taking on the FBI: ‘Amen. A standing ovation’
Famed businessman and investor Mark Cuban has never been shy about speaking his mind. At his personal blog on Thursday, Cuban gave support to Apple for …
