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Apple Engineers say they may Quit if ordered to Unlock iPhone by FBI

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Apple Vs. FBI battle over mobile encryption case is taking more twists and turns with every day pass by.

On one hand, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) is boldly warning Apple that it might compel the company to hand over the source code of its full iOS operating system along with the private electronic signature needed to run a modified iOS version on an iPhone, if…

…Apple does not

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FBI threatens to Force Apple to Hand Over iOS Source Code

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The Department of Justice (DoJ) has warned Apple that it may force the tech giant for handing over the source code to the complete operating system if it does not help the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) unlock the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone… Continue reading FBI threatens to Force Apple to Hand Over iOS Source Code→

After Apple, WhatsApp Under Fire from US Govt Over Encryption

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Before winding up the dispute of Apple and FBI over encryption, another buzz on the Whatsapp Snooping is now the hot debate on the court bench.

In the wake of WhatsApp’s move to offer end-to-end encryption to text messages as well as VoIP calls made… Continue reading After Apple, WhatsApp Under Fire from US Govt Over Encryption→

Florida Sheriff threatens to Arrest ‘Rascal’ Tim Cook if He Doesn’t Unlock the iPhone

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The legal battle between Apple and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is turning ugly with each passing day.

Apple is fighting with the federal authorities over iPhone encryption case. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) requires Apple’s assistance to unlock an iPhone 5C belonging to San Bernardino shooter Syed Rizwan Farook.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has said explicitly that

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France could Fine Apple $1 Million for each iPhone it Refuses to Unlock

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The United States is not the only one where Apple is battling with the federal authorities over iPhone encryption. Apple could face $1 Million in Fine each time the company refused to unlock an iPhone in France.

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FBI Admits — It was a ‘Mistake’ to Reset Terrorist’s iCloud Password

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Yes, FBI Director James Comey admitted that the investigators made a “mistake” with the San Bernardino investigation during a congressional hearing held by the House Judiciary Committee.

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FBI Director — “What If Apple Engineers are Kidnapped and Forced to Write (Exploit) Code?”

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What If Apple Engineers are Kidnapped and Forced to Write (Exploit) Code?

Exactly this was what FBI Director James Comey asked in the congressional hearing on Tuesday.

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Facebook’s Vice President Arrested in Brazil for Refusing to Share WhatsApp Data

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Apple is not the only technology giant battling against authorities over a court order; Facebook is also facing the same.

Brazil’s federal police arrested Facebook Latin America Vice President for failing to comply with court orders to help investigators in a drug trafficking case that involves WhatsApp, a popular messaging app owned by Facebook that has over 100 Million users in Brazil.

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New York Judge Rules FBI Can’t Force Apple to Unlock iPhone

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Apple – 1; The FBI – 0

Apple Won a major court victory against the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in an ongoing legal battle similar to San Bernardino.

In a New York case, a federal magistrate judge has ruled in favor of Apple, rejecting the U.S. government’s request to force Apple to help the FBI extract data from a locked iPhone.

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Apple hires developer of World’s Most Secure Messaging App

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Apple is serious this time to enhance its iPhone security that even it can not hack. To achieve this the company has hired one of the key developers of Signal — World’s most secure, open source and encrypted messaging app.

Frederic Jacobs, who worked to develop Signal, announced today that he is joining Apple this summer to work as an intern in its CoreOS security team.

“I’m delighted to

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