FBR: we learned how to break the iPhone and other law enforcement agencies

Giant from Cupertino claims, that fix the vulnerability used by the FBI, it is only a matter of a few months. The actual calming their users.

dispute between FBR and Apple

More recently, we have said that The FBI wants to use newly acquired skills more often for unlock iPhone belonging to criminals in different parts of the United States. Now all became clear: The FBI actually expressed the desire to help and provide relevant knowledge to other law enforcement authorities.

meanwhile,…

According to reports coming directly from Apple, a security vulnerability, which allowed the FBI to infiltrate a terrorist unit of the San Bernardino at any time can be corrected. It will mean, that the government will lose its tool. „Such errors have a very short life cycle. Most of them quickly emerge"- said one of the senior engineers of Apple. Giant from Cupertino is going to force the FBI to disclose information on, they have bypassed the security system. Knowing this vulnerability, fixing it will not be a problem.

But…

First, the FBI must disclose the information. But will do it? That is still unknown. Of course there is option number two: a leak. If the Bureau is to educate unblock smartphones, probably, will grow and the number of people, familiar with how to do it. And each such person is a potential leak source.

"If the FBI will share methods, it must accept the fact, that the vulnerability does not live longer, than a few months, "- said an independent expert on forensics, Jonathan Bush.

Judging by the words of Apple engineers, one thing is clear, to feel safe, enough to constantly update your iPhone, This will reduce to zero the probability of hacking.

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  1. Gosha

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