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Zach Epstein
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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 the FBI recovered an iPhone that had belonged to one of two terrorists who carried out the horrific 2015 shooting in San Bernardino, California, which left 14 dead and another 24 injured. The death toll rose to 16 when the perpetrators were later killed in a gunfight with police.
The FBI has a strong argument: if Apple helps it unlock the iPhone that was recovered, the information obtained could potentially help authorities prevent future attacks. Meanwhile, Apple is afraid that aiding in this case will set a dangerous precedent. But whichever side prevails, it looks like things are about to go horribly wrong for the FBI.
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Via BRG - Boy Genius Report