Apple received first court order to unlock iPhone in 2008, cooperated with government
The roots of Apple's first encounter with a court order requesting access into an iPhone date back to a child sex abuse case in 2008.
President Obama will not support anti-encryption legislation, most likely
The Obama administration will not support legislation requiring tech companies to cooperate with law enforcement in cracking encrypted data.
Senators behind encryption bill know how the FBI hacked the iPhone
The FBI isn't ready to tell Apple or the general public how it cracked the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, but it's disclosing that data to Senators.
FBI lawyer: Dispute with Apple was ‘worth the fight’
The FBI's top lawyer says the legal dispute with Apple was "worth the fight" to ensure a thorough investigation.
WhatsApp activates end-to-end encryption for one billion users
Calling, messaging, sending documents -- everything you do now in WhatsApp is protected by end-to-end encryption.
FBI to law enforcement: ‘We can help unlock phones’
The FBI advised partner law enforcement organizations that it will help unlock phones involved with investigations in compliance law.
FBI’s disclosure on iPhone crack method may be up to White House review group
A White House review group may play the middle man in deciding if the FBI should disclose how it cracked the San Bernardino iPhone to Apple.
Apple, Google have been dealing with All Writs Act since 2008
If you thought the government has only been using the All Writs Act recently, think again. The ACLU says companies have received access requests since 2008.
4K UHD TV and PSVR may be pushing Sony to update the PS4 early
The sudden need for more graphics horsepower appears to be pushing Sony to release a mid-cycle update to the Playstation 4.
FBI drops its fight with Apple over shooter's recovered iPhone 5C
The FBI has dropped its court order to force Apple into creating a special versions of iOS for a shooter's confiscated iPhone 5C.
Apple wants to delay the New York iPhone case until after the DOJ's next move
Apple is looking to delay proceedings in a New York case, where the DOJ also used the All Writs Act to force the company to give access to an iPhone.
House bill targets ‘burner’ phones after Paris, Brussels terrorist attacks
It's quick and anonymous to get a prepaid phone, but a new bill might change that after reports that terrorists use such devices to avoid detection.
Apple’s encryption fight isn’t over, and the stakes have never been higher
The Apple vs. FBI case isn't just about encryption. It's about preserving essential American freedoms.
Apple’s next move against the FBI is to build its own servers
Apple may be off the hook for now when it comes to the FBI, but it is still hoping to prevent future issues by building its own infrastructure.
Cellebrite may be third party offering to crack San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone
The FBI asked the court to cancel the hearing after it said it got information on a possible method to crack the iPhone -- reportedly from an Israeli firm.
FBI ditches Apple hearing after finding a way to hack iPhone
The FBI will test a method of hacking a San Bernadino shooter's iPhone rather than face Apple in a court hearing.
Never mind, we got it! FBI claims it found a way into iPhone, cancels Apple hearing
After claiming to have found an "outside party" capable of cracking the San Bernadino shooter's iPhone, the FBI cancelled its March 22 hearing with Apple.
Apple picks apart FBI’s ‘reckless’ and ‘uninformed’ argument in scathing new brief
In a court filing, Apple rejected the government's legal arguments for compelling it to unlock the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone.
The Apple vs. FBI case hits the House Judiciary Committee with a bang
The Apple vs. FBI case over the government's request that Apple unlock a terrorist's phone is now up for debate at the House Judiciary Committee.
FBI director discounts Apple’s comment that hacking a terrorist’s phone is dangerous
FBI Director James Comey scoffed at Apple's fears that helping the FBI get into the San Bernardino terrorist's iPhone 5C with special code is dangerous.
Apple files a motion to vacate the FBI’s request that it break encryption on terrorist’s iPhone
After several tense days, Apple filed a motion to vacate a court order that would force the company to help the FBI crack into a terrorist's iPhone 5C.
Apple CEO Tim Cook opens dialogue with the public, as victims’ families speak out
The Apple vs. FBI case is heating up, and Apple opened up to help the public understand why it refuses to help the FBI crack into a terrorist's iPhone.
Apple says the FBI changed terrorists’ iPhone password
Apple says the the FBI changed the Apple ID password on the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone less than 24 hours after the government took possession of it.
Apple vs. FBI: Tech CEOs, politicians, and advocates comment
A number of politicians, tech CEOs, privacy advocates, human rights' groups, and the shooting victims' families quickly spoke out on the Apple vs. FBI case.
John Oliver tackles Apple vs. FBI debate on Last Week Tonight
John Oliver used his podium as host of HBO's Last Week Tonight to hilariously dig deep into the ongoing debate between Apple and the FBI.
Obama urges techies to compromise on encryption
Speaking at SXSW is Austin, Texas, President Barack Obama urged techies to not be "absolutists" when it comes to encryption on smartphones and beyond.
Who’s with Apple? From Google to victims’ families, here’s where they stand
We take a look at the dozens of amicus briefs filed in support, and in opposition, of Apple.
Don’t worry, the backdoor to your data already exists
As Apple and the FBI continue to argue over encryption, a pre-existing and obsolete security measure comes to light.
France wants to fine smartphone makers if they don’t hack into criminal’s phones
A French MP has proposed a massive one million euro fine be handed out to technology companies, in the event they don't provide law enforcement with a backdoor code accessing private data.
Amazon extinguishes encryption with Fire OS 5 update
The news comes amidst a heated battle between Apple and the FBI over encryption on Apple's iOS devices.
Apple will lean on recent federal judge’s decision as it faces FBI before congress
Apple will lean on recent New York federal judge's decision as it faces FBI before congress today.
California anti-encryption bill proposal might force Apple to stop sales on its home turf
California has pushed a new law into the state assembly, looking to weaken smartphone encryption and give law enforcement a permanent backdoor.
Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly lashes out at the Obama administration on encryption, privacy
End-to-end encryption is a hot topic in the tech world right now, and Apple's CEO Tim Cook is not shy is taking a stance against it.
We’re not ‘going dark’: Harvard study refutes FBI’s view on encryption
A new study from security experts at Harvard has challenged the FBI's view that encryption will make criminal and terrorism investigations impossible.
Use the dead to open an iPhone? Apple vs. FBI is getting weird
Edward Snowden has weighed in on Twitter, calling the situation between Apple and the FBI the “most important tech case in a decade.”
The FBI still hasn’t cracked the San Bernardino terrorists’ encrypted smartphone
The FBI hasn't cracked the encryption on a smartphone belonging to the perpetrators of the San Bernardino attack, the agency's director said.
Tim Cook deletes blurry Super Bowl photo after Twitter taunts
Having apparently had enough of the ridicule, or possibly at the behest of Apple's PR team, Tim Cook on Tuesday deleted his blurry Super Bowl photo from Twitter.
Even the FBI can’t defeat good encryption – here’s why it works
What is encryption, and how does it protect you? Understanding it takes some effort, but reveals a lot about modern digital security.