FBI breaks iPhone security to uncover Pensacola shooter & Al Qaeda link [u]

The gunman at the center of the Pensacola shooting had links to Al Qaeda, the FBI investigation has uncovered, with the details claimed to have been sourced from iPhones that the government unlocked without Apple's assistance.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 0

FBI serves warrant on Apple to access Senator's iCloud data

A warrant has been served on Apple as part of the FBI investigation of Senator Richard Burr over allegations of controversial stock sales related to the COVID-19 outbreak — which resulted in seizure of the Senator's iPhone at his home.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 0

iOS 14 leaks are proof why there should never be an encryption backdoor

There is nobody keener than an Apple fan to take a leaked version of iOS, pore over it in depth, and find out all its hidden secrets — except one. Even more motivated and determined than even the greatest Apple spelunker, is the criminal, the terrorist, the bad actor — and they absolutely shouldn't be given the chance to do so with an encryption backdoor of any sort.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 26

FBI Pensacola investigation still hasn't accessed shooter's iPhone

The Federal Bureau Investigation into the Pensacola shooting is still unable to access encrypted data on a suspect's iPhone, Director Christoper Wray has admitted, with no progress made on acquiring data from the device.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 13

Apple Watch rewards, iCloud encryption, and WhatsApp hacks on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor and William discuss the new Apple Watch rewards program in selected gyms, what's really going on with WhatsApp and iCloud encryption, and how iPhone demand in India has grown so much that a third factory is opening.

Victor Marks 6 years ago 0

What Apple surrenders to law enforcement when issued a subpoena

Apple won't unlock iPhones or other devices for law enforcement, but it can and will provide substantial data about a user when it gets a subpoena. Here's what Apple has access to you from your device — and what it doesn't.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 18

Apple cancelled encrypted iCloud plans after the FBI complained

Apple has reportedly abandoned plans to allow users to end-to-end encrypt iCloud, after getting negative feedback from the FBI.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 68

US Attorney General William Barr's push against encryption concerns some FBI officials

The continuing push by US Attorney General William Barr and government officials for Apple and other tech companies to assist law enforcement by weakening encryption is a continuation of a long-standing argument, but some within the FBI disagree with the latest political volleys to break device security.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 24

Podcast

Rumors of a touchscreen Mac, FBI wants inside everyone's iPhone on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor Marks 6 years ago 0

The FBI has the tools it needs to break into the iPhone, and shouldn't ask for backdoors

Demands from the FBI and Attorney General William Barr for Apple to provide more help to the ongoing Pensacola shooter investigation did not need to be made, as security experts have pointed out the existence of hacking tools that could have granted access to locked iPhones — which law enforcement has at their disposal already.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 37

Apple denies Barr's request to unlock Pensacola shooter's iPhones

Apple on Monday denied a public request from U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr to unlock iPhones owned by a Saudi Air Force cadet accused of killing three people at a naval base in Pensacola, Fla., refuting the AG's claim that it has not provided "substantive assistance" in the investigation.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 0

Attorney General Barr demands Apple unlock iPhones in Pensacola shooting

US Attorney General William Barr has publicly asked Apple to unlock a pair of iPhones used by the gunman who killed three people in Pensacola, Florida in December, complaining Apple has so far provided no "substantive assistance" to the investigation.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 0

Podcast

Apple defends privacy stance & FBI wants iPhones unlocked on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor Marks 6 years ago 0

FBI again asks Apple to unlock iPhones belonging to suspected shooter

The FBI has formally asked Apple to help it unlock two iPhones reportedly belonging to the gunman who killed three people in Pensacola, Florida, in December, but Apple says it has already given all the help it can.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 11

Apple's new privacy page hammers home long-time focus

Apple has updated its official privacy site with explanatory overviews of hot-button topics such as being tracked by your phone, and having messages intercepted. Plus it's added four white papers with technical details of its privacy elements.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 3

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