February 25, 2016 Due March 3, 2016
Many people told me they didnt know there was a blog post. Since we missed a couple of weeks due to winter weather, IB drama, etc, you can still reply to the previous blog post for credit by March 3, 2016 – so both are due on that date. Those who did it on time will get extra credit of 120 for that post last week.
Many of you know about the FBI attempting to get Apple to unlock the IPhone of the terrorist involved in the attack in San Bernadino. Apple is refusing to help. Read the articles and post your opinion, who do you agree with and why? READ the articles for credit and CITE THEM ALL. After that, extra credit for additional sources.
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dsantinelli
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The San Bernardino shooting was a major tragedy in which 14 people were killed and 22 were seriously injured. Syed Rizwan Farook and his wife Tashfeen Malik were responsible for this massacre, which took place during a Christmas party where they worked. David Bowdich, F.B.I. assistant director in charge of the Los Angeles office, stated “There’s a number of pieces of evidence which has essentially pushed us off the cliff to say we are considering this an act of terrorism,”(http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/05/us/tashfeen-malik-islamic-state.html?_r=0).
The F.B.I. needs Apple to unlock Farook’s iPhone, and Apple CEO Tim Cook has stated that they cannot do it because it would be the “software equivalent of cancer.”(http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/exclusive-apple-ceo-tim-cook-iphone-cracking-software/story?id=37173343).
The F.B.I. has not stated exactly what they expect to find on the device, “It has only said that it was used by Farook, and that the Bureau has been unable to access its contents, which may include the address book, transcripts of iMessage chats, which are encrypted by Apple’s software, and stored files and photos.”(http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click).
Personally I am on the F.B.I.’s side, because I think that if there is information on that phone that could prevent another mass shooting/terrorist attack from happening, it would be extremely worthwhile. Apple’s argument, according to Tim Cook, is “The protection of people’s data is incredibly important. And so the trade-off here is we know that doing this could expose people to incredible vulnerabilities.”(http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553).
I respect that Cook is looking out for the privacy of the people, which is a right we all have, however Apple creating this “cancer” would not mean that just anyone could get into your iPhone. Now, there are hackers that may be able to use this software, but there are still ways that you could protect your phone from being intruded. Dan Guido, CEO of Trail of Bits, responsible for extensive consultation of iOS security, stated “If you have letters and numbers and it’s six, seven or eight digits long, then the potential combinations there are really too large for anyone to bruteforce,”(http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/).
I think people are blowing this situation out of proportion, the F.B.I. does not want Apple to create a “cancer”, they want Apple to make it possible to prevent another massacre from happening.
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shatonia4398
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I agree with Apple because they are making a hard, but right decision. “But this isn’t about unlocking a phone; rather, it’s about ordering Apple to create a new software tool to eliminate specific security protections the company built into its phone software to protect customer data.” http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/
Apple doesn’t want to create a method that would cause anyone to break into someone’s phone. They want to protect their customers’ data. “A Reuters poll, conducted by Ipsos, said 55% of respondents worried that the FBI would seek to use the backdoor to “spy on iPhone users”.
Apple is so protective of their customers’ data, that they even put it out of their reach. “For many years, we have used encryption to protect our customers’ personal data because we believe it’s the only way to keep their information safe. We have even put that data out of our own reach, because we believe the contents of your iPhone are none of our business.”
With this said, Apple is making the right decision. Once the method is made to easily break into someone’s phone, it never goes away. Apple is in a tough position. They want to allow the FBI to see the messages of the terrorist, but they don’t want to make it easy to where the FBI or anyone else can access someone’s data whenever they want to. My opinion is for Apple to continue to say no. Unlocking the terrorist’ s phone won’t stop him from doing something else. There is always someone else around the corner who is threatening someone online or committing crimes. It doesn’t end. What are they going to do? Unlock everyone’s phone? This is exactly what Apple doesn’t want to do.
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devonthegoat
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“The protection of people’s data is incredibly important. And so the trade-off here is we know that doing this could expose people to incredible vulnerabilities.”
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553
I go with Apple 100%. Of course, the FBI wants to get into this phone to stop possible future terror attacks, but this software could be really bad if it gets into the hands of the wrong people. The FBI only wants this for one persons phone. But once the software is created, then it can NEVER be erased.
Once it is created, anyone with hacking ability can get into anyone’s phone at any time. That is a major security risk. If they get this made, and they get into the phone, what if there is not anything on that phone they need? Now they are out of ideas, and the software is available for anyone. Apple would go out of business, or at least lose a ton of customers.
Also, if this is created, then China gets their hands on it, which would not be good. China has always wanted to be able to gte into their citizens phones. If it is created, then China would be able to.
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Erynn
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I agree with Apple on this situation because not only are they looking out for themselves but they’re taking their customers into consideration as well. Apple wants to make sure that no one can hack and get into someone else’s phone, when the FBI don’t seem to really care about how the customers feel.
The FBI has a right to want to change the software but they’re not thinking of all the other things that could go wrong if someone who didn’t have good intentions got a hold to the software.
Apple has stated, “For many years, we have used encryption to protect our customers’ personal data because we believe it’s the only way to keep their information safe. We have even put that data out of our own reach, because we believe the contents of your iPhone are none of our business.” ( http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click )
The FBI is worried about stopping attacks in the future, and if they were allowed to change the software, they would be so busy working on trying catch future attacks and may loose sight of the attacks that are happening now. The FBI should take into consideration that everyone will not agree with this and some may not even feel comfortable with it. The FBI should not be allowed to do as they feel whenever the feel, and I think that apple should just stand there ground if they don’t want the FBI to take over.
“The FBI has argued that Apple is overstating the security risk to its devices. FBI Director James Comey said Apple had the technical know-how to break into Farook’s device only in a way that did not create a so-called “backdoor” into every Apple device.” ( http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553 )
” A Reuters poll, conducted by Ipsos, said 55% of respondents worried that the FBI would seek to use the backdoor to “spy on iPhone users”. ( http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553)
” Those who support the government say Apple has cooperated in the past to unlock dozens of phones in other cases—so why can’t it help the FBI unlock this one?”
I think that people are looking into this the wrong way. Yes Apple has unlocked phones concerning their customers who have locked themselves out. Apple has never cooperated in something that needs to involve the FBI. Everything that apple has done has been done with the approval of the customers.
I agree with apple and I hope in the end, the right decision is made.
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Erynn Floyd
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I agree with Apple because I feel they are making the best decisions for their customers and not just themselves . I feel that Apple has good reasons but I also feel like the government makes a good point .
The government wants to update the software to allow them to look into future terrorist attacks . ” According to its brief, and to the magistrate judge’s order, the FBI has demanded that Apple write a new version of its iOS operating system that bypasses the auto-erase function, accepts passcodes electronically (rather than typing them in), and removes any delay function between attempts. This new software would then be loaded to the iPhone through a cable connected to a computer running iTunes software, verified by a new version of Apple’s internal security server software (which Apple would also have to create) and the FBI would be given access to try every possible passcode to unlock the phone. ” ( http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click )
Although this could really help the FBI , is it really fair to the customers of Apple ? Would it not make Apple loose customers because the customers felt violated ? I don’t think the FBI really cares about anyone else but themselves in this situation .
“I don’t think that something so important to this country should be handled in this way.”
People feel and understand where the FBI is coming from with wanting to catch the ” bad guys ” in this case but we as Apple users don’t understand why they can’t come to a certain agreement that makes both parties happy . At this point Apple is saying no , and the government is trying to use force which isn’t fair to the Apple company . (
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553 )
” Those who support the government say Apple has cooperated in the past to unlock dozens of phones in other cases—so why can’t it help the FBI unlock this one? ”
This is no where near the same thing as the government is trying to do . Most times when Apple gets into a phone is when the customer is asking too . I’ve never known Apple to just look into people’s phones for the fun of it . If Apple has ever did that to anyone’s phone there has had to be a good reason behind it . Even if Apple did decide to do that it’s THEIR COMPANY. They shouldn’t have to be forced into something they don’t want to do . ( http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/ )
I agree with Apple 100% and I hope that in the end the right decision is made .
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ameliataylor33
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The FBI wishes to unlock the passcode of a terrorists iphone. Apple refuses due to the fact that millions rely on their safe security. Whose side am I on? Apples! Apple has more relevant and strong opinions and facts that allow me to believe that apple is doing the right thing. Not only will they change communication ways if i-phones are cracked but they will be putting every singles i-phone users personal data everywhere.
http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click
The FBI seems more like an illogical bully trying to get information out o a logical nerd. The FBI is making rash decisions and even though this is of high national security, why is i being blabbed about all over the world. Now whatever new update apple comes out with, everyone will be suspicious due to the FBI. This potentially will hurt their company.
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553
This is not the same case as many cases before apple has helped on. The new update for iphones differs from the previous. apple has made a super secure way to store your personal data and the has no way of cracking it. The FBI inturn wants apple to create a new software that will allow them to see potential terrorist attacks but will also put the American i-phone user at risk. However looking at all this, I still choose to stick with Apple’s side.
http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/
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ihateannefrank
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\outl0\strokewidth0 \strokec2 I feel as though even as it may be a tough decision, it is the right decision that Apple is making. Giving the government access to that” backdoor technology” would put a strain on America in relations to other countries Apple has already denied in the technology, as well as \uc0\u65039 let the publics information be compromised as Apple does not want done. “If the FBI is successful in forcing Apple to comply with its request, it would also set a precedent for other countries to follow and ask Apple to provide their authorities with the same software tool.” {\field{\*\fldinst{HYPERLINK “http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/”}}{\fldrslt \cf3 \expnd0\expndtw0\kerning0
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Yes, as some people point out this release of technology may benefit the FBI in the future by stop future terror attacks, and deriving motives for them if they do so happen again, but we must remember as of now this information that Apple has cannot be hacked. If Apple were to ” lessen the software” making it easier for the FBI to get through and look into, all the information bestowed among Apple processors would be susceptible to hackers, and it may very well fall into the wrong hands, which could be a great deterioration of the American structure system.” For many years, we have used encryption to protect our customers\’92 personal data because we believe it\’92s the only way to keep their information safe. We have even put that data out of our own reach, because we believe the contents of your iPhone are none of our business.”{\field{\*\fldinst{HYPERLINK “http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click”}}{\fldrslt \cf3 \expnd0\expndtw0\kerning0
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I stand by Apple 110% and hope tey stick to their morals, for real easing that technology to the FBI would not be justified in what they are wanting it for.\
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Noah Rodriguez3443
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“There is nearly universal agreement that weak encryption harms everyone, and that building a digital backdoor is the equivalent of having no privacy in your own information – and that means in today’s world, data about your health, associations, political views, religious practices, sex life, and all other forms of personal confidential information becomes publicly exposed. Once the door exists, say security experts, not just officers with warrants (and spies without), but criminals, despots, and other bad actors will enter, unbidden.” http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click
I believe that it is necessary to find out what is on that phone. How however, is a different story. I don’t believe this is a big enough task to make the risk of putting all of us US citizens in danger. “I think safety of the public is incredibly important,” Mr Cook told ABC.”The protection of people’s data is incredibly important. And so the tradeoff here is we know that doing this could expose people to incredible vulnerabilities.” When asked if he was concerned Apple may hinder investigations that could prevent a future attack, Mr Cook said: “Some things are hard and some things are right. And some things are both. This is one of those things.” http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553
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vicki67
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I absolutely agree with Apple. Though I’m sure it was a difficult decision, it was the right one because once that software exists, it can’t be undone. “This isn’t about unlocking a phone; rather, it’s about ordering Apple to create a new software tool to eliminate specific security protections the company built into its phone software…” (http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/). These protections were put into the phone for a reason. If Apple were to create this new software, all of their customers would be at risk. “The protection of people’s data is incredibly important.” (http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553). Apple is definitely doing what is best for their customers. The refusal to make the software, as they said, is because “…we have used encryption to protect our customers’ personal data…we even put that data out of our own reach because we believe the contents of your iPhone are none of our business” (http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click
I believe that it is necess). I believe that is exactly the outlook you should have with a company like that. Like I stated before, I agree with Apple’s decision because they are doing what they feel is best for tyhe protection of their customers.
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yeison0
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Personally I agree with Apple. “Apple’s Tim Cook has said that although he and all Apple employees deplore terrorism, and are sympathetic to the needs of law enforcement, acceding to the court’s order, “would hurt only the well-meaning and law-abiding citizens who rely on companies like Apple to protect their data. Criminals and bad actors will still encrypt, using tools that are readily available to them” (http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click). Apple accepts that what they’re doing is a very difficult choice but also the best choice for their many users. “When asked if he was concerned Apple may hinder investigations that could prevent a future attack, Mr Cook said: “Some things are hard and some things are right. And some things are both. This is one of those things” (http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553). This is a very difficult choice but for the sake of the greater good that abides to the law, they can’t be put at risk over the actions of a few. “The loophole is not about Apple unlocking the phone but about making it easier for the FBI to attempt to unlock it on its own” (http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/). This is basically asking Apple to undo their hard work and the safety of other clients for the FBI. Yes it’s a tragedy of what happened but for the safety of others Apple just can’t comply with the FBI.
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carolinestyers
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I agree with Apple. “The protection of people’s data is incredibly important. And so the trade-off here is we know that doing this could expose people to incredible vulnerabilities.”(http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553). The protection of personal data in America has become foreign as of late. If the FBI gets Apple to successfully create software that would enable them to unlock this iPhone, there’s no telling whose hands it could wind up in. “What Cook left unstated is that as soon as Apple opens the iPhone to the FBI, terrorists and criminals everywhere will instantly move to other methods of communication. We will have broken Apple’s security and injured the company for no net gain(http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click). As stated above, as soon as criminals know that the government has the information needed to crack what they’re saying, they’ll just switch to a different mode of communication but leave millions of average people who want their personal info to stay personal vulnerable. “The protection of people’s data is incredibly important. And so the tradeoff here is we know that doing this could expose people to incredible vulnerabilities.”(http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553)
All in all, this isn’t just about unlocking a phone. This is about the government wanting a company to make software that could potentially end up in the wrong hands and cause even more security issues.
“But this isn’t about unlocking a phone; rather, it’s about ordering Apple to create a new software tool to eliminate specific security protections the company built into its phone software to protect customer data”(http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/).
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loghanhilton
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I agree with Apple. The cons that come with the software isn’t worth one guy or one incident. I understand it’s to prevent other things from happening that he may had been involved in but, all the other things that could come along with software is too risky. “would hurt only the well-meaning and law-abiding citizens who rely on companies like Apple to protect their data. Criminals and bad actors will still encrypt, using tools that are readily available to them.” http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click Listening to this video I understood that Apple is concerned about the safety of the public. People will take full advantage of this software and it’ll be a bigger issue for the FBI to deal with. “I don’t think that something so important to this country should be handled in this way.” http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553 “If the FBI is successful in forcing Apple to comply with its request, it would also set a precedent for other countries to follow and ask Apple to provide their authorities with the same software tool”. http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/
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augustjones
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I agree with Apple because they are making a hard, but right decision. ” To understand the full context of Apple’s position, it is instructive to recall that politicians and law enforcement officials, including the head of the FBI, state attorneys general, and state and local police officials called on all manufacturers of mobile phones, and on network operators to engineer a technical solution to an epidemic of smartphone-related killings, muggings and thefts”. Though I’m sure it was a difficult decision, it was the right one because once that software exists, it can’t be undone. http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click
I believe that it is necessary to find out what is on that phone. How however, is a different story. I don’t believe this is a big enough task to make the risk of putting all of us US citizens in danger.”I don’t think that something so important to this country should be handled in this way.” http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553
I agree with Apple 100%, but of course, the FBI wants to get into this phone to stop possible future terror attacks, but this software could be really bad if it gets into the hands of the wrong people. The FBI only wants this for one persons phone. But once the software is created, then it can never be erased. ” Those who support the government say Apple has cooperated in the past to unlock dozens of phones in other cases—so why can’t it help the FBI unlock this one?” http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/
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shannah97
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I agree with Apple because I feel they are making the best decisions for their customers and not just themselves . I feel that Apple has good reasons but I also feel like the government makes a good point . “But this isn’t about unlocking a phone; rather, it’s about ordering Apple to create a new software tool to eliminate specific security protections the company built into its phone software to protect customer data.” (http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/) This new software would then be loaded to the iPhone through a cable connected to a computer running iTunes software, verified by a new version of Apple’s internal security server software (which Apple would also have to create) and the FBI would be given access to try every possible passcode to unlock the phone. ” ( http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click ) With this being said, I cant understand why Apple doesnt want this kind of power in the governments hand. But the one things that Apple needs to ask themselves is which is more important, preventing another terrorist attack or prevent the government form accessing private malformation of other individuals.
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thomasanderson2016
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I don’t necessarily agree with Apple, but from a business stand point I do.
“The protection of people’s data is incredibly important. And so the trade-off here is we know that doing this could expose people to incredible vulnerabilities.”
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553
People need to have security that they’re personal information can’t just be given away to the government or anyone. Apple customers would not like that the new software would let the FBI have access to their information. “But this isn’t about unlocking a phone; rather, it’s about ordering Apple to create a new software tool to eliminate specific security protections the company built into its phone software to protect customer data.” (http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/).
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taylorwilson293
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In this situation, I honestly agree more with apple. I believe that the FBI should have already accessed the Iphone through different techniques that could have been established. The FBI ruined their big chance in unlocking the phone and kinda messed it up for themselves. You see this when the first article states, “…we know that the FBI attempted to access the iCloud backup of the phone in the hours just after it was seized, by instructing an employee of the county to change the iCloud password. This was a mistake, because the change meant that the phone would not then execute an automatic backup through a WiFi connection without entry of the passcode. This password change may have precluded the simplest way to gain access to the information the FBI now demands Apple help uncover” (http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click). Why should Apple summit to what the FBI demands of them now? I do see the point that there COULD be a terrorist that was communicating with Farook; however, I agree with the CEO of Apple stated in an interview with BBC News, “We know that doing this could expose people to incredible vulnerabilities. This is not something that we would create. This would be… This would be bad for America. It would also set a precedent that I believe many people in America would be offended by. And so when you think about those what are knowns compared to something that might be there, I believe we are making the right choice” (http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553). The FBI really does not know if there was a terrorist talking to Farook, and the articles speak on how there could be a possible terrorist attack as well… It has been 17 days since the FBI has possessed the phone, and do we really think they would have pre-planned an attack 17 days or more away? I mean, they could have, but logically they probably wouldn’t cause all they are out for is to kill. The fact of the whole thing is that if there really is not a terrorist attack about to happen or a terrorist that he was communicating with, then what other safety risks would Apple be placing in the world such as fraud and identification theft, etc. Another point of the matter is that “… this isn’t about unlocking a phone; rather, it’s about ordering Apple to create a new software tool to eliminate specific security protections the company built into its phone software to protect customer data” (http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/). O Overall, both the FBI and Apple have some valid arguments in what is “right”, but one outweighs the other.
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ramseybrooke
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I disagree with Apple. Due to the growing issue of terrorism, Apple needs to cooperate. The main concern people have is that the government will be able to violate their privacy. However that is not the case because it will not affect ALL of Apple’s customers. “What the FBI is asking Apple to do (with overwhelming probable cause) can’t be done in future phone models….Though the terrorist’s iPhone 5c would be affected by Apple helping the FBI unlock its software protection, any spying concerns would be confined to that older model. It won’t compromise the privacy of all Apple customers”(http://www.investors.com/politics/viewpoint/10-reasons-apple-should-help-fbi-hack-terrorists-phone/). If Apple can create a software to decode the phone then they can just deactivate that software when they are done. “The FBI says in court briefings that Apple can keep the software code needed to override the security system on the iPhone 5c and destroy it after the phone is unlocked.” (http://www.investors.com/politics/viewpoint/10-reasons-apple-should-help-fbi-hack-terrorists-phone/). I do believe that they should not have discussed this issue with the media, due to potential hackers knowing information they should not know about. Had they kept this issue just between the FBI and Apple, they could have eliminated potential issues. I do understand Apple’s defense, but I think the potential effects globally far outweigh that of a few people being upset that their privacy may be violated, which will highly not be the case. “would hurt only the well-meaning and law-abiding citizens who rely on companies like Apple to protect their data “(http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click).
(http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553).
((http://WWW.WIRED.COM/2016/02/APPLES-FBI-BATTLE-IS-COMPLICATED-HERES-WHATS-REALLY-GOING-ON/).
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julio
said
who do you agree with and why?
I agree with Apple because I feel they are making the best decisions for their customers and not just themselves . I feel that Apple has good reasons but I also feel like the government makes a good point . “But this isn’t about unlocking a phone; rather, it’s about ordering Apple to create a new software tool to eliminate specific security protections the company built into its phone software to protect customer data.” (http://WWW.WIRED.COM/2016/02/APPLES-FBI-BATTLE-IS-COMPLICATED-HERES-WHATS-REALLY-GOING-ON/
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553
According to its brief, and to the magistrate judge’s order, the FBI has demanded that Apple write a new version of its iOS operating system that bypasses the auto-erase function, accepts passcodes electronically (rather than typing them in), and removes any delay function between attempts. This new software would then be loaded to the iPhone through a cable connected to a computer running iTunes software, verified by a new version of Apple’s internal security server software (which Apple would also have to create) and the FBI would be given access to try every possible passcode to unlock the phone.
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samantha
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I absolutely agree with Tim Cook 100%. Apple Inc. should not be punished or blamed for the FBI’s carelessness. They had a mode of entry but blocked it themselves. “we know that the FBI attempted to access the iCloud backup of the phone in the hours just after it was seized, by instructing an employee of the county to change the iCloud password. This was a mistake, because the change meant that the phone would not then execute an automatic backup through a WiFi connection without entry of the passcode. This password change may have precluded the simplest way to gain access to the information the FBI now demands Apple help uncover.”
http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click
I am against terrorism as well as Mr. Cook but I don’t believe everyone who owns an iPhone should be susceptible to hackers if Apple made the software, due to an individual. “as the late Justice Scalia said, “There is nothing new in the realization that the Constitution sometimes insulates the criminality of a few in order to protect the privacy of us all.”
http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click
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jacobthatjacobfalls
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I’m ikn full support of apple. They are standing by their word and that to me is admirable. They have no obligation to the U.S. government, in that they don’t need to offer a back door. They are making their decision for the good of their customers. They know if they make this back door once, it’s over, eventually even normal people will have this back door.
http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click
~Then again, what do I know? I’m just some 16 year old kid, right?~
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jacobthatjacobfalls
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I am in full support of apple’s decision. They are standing by their word and that is admirable. They know if they create this back door, eventually even normal men’s and women will have it. They have no obligation to the U.S. government. They are correct in their decision.
http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click
~Then again, what do I know? I’m just some 16 year old kid, right?
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jacobthatjacobfalls
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I am in full support of apple’s decision. They are standing by their word and that’s admirable. They know if they create this backdoor once, eventually everyday mena and women will have it. They have no obligation to the U.S. government, they do not need to create it and won’t.
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553
~Then again, what do I know? I’m just some 16 year old kid, right?
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nicolejknox
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Based on the FPRI article, both Apple and the FBI have reasonable arguments. The FBI is trying to protect the people and Apple is trying to protect its consumers. The Wired article seems to remain somewhat neutral while giving a lot of insight to Apple’s perspective, showing why they are protesting so much. The BBC article shows Apple’s fears of the FBI using the technology in the future to look into people’s phones.
I ultimately have to side with Apple. Legally, I believe they should have a right to refuse to create technology that they think is ethically wrong. Personally, I don’t care all that much if the FBI possessed technology to look into my phone because I don’t plan on doing anything illegal. I just don’t trust that hacking methods will remain private. Such things tend to fall in the hands of people who most definitely shouldn’t have them. Also, Americans tend to feel rather strongly about their privacy, and while I may not have a problem with it, I know many people will.
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andrewgalvez
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Since February, the FBI has been fighting Apple Inc. to unlock the San Bernardino terrorist, Syed Rizwan Farook’s IPhone 5c to see if there is any more plans for terrorist attacks and other possible terrorist he was talking to. However, Apple refuses to unlock the IPhone due to the fact that they believe that their millions of consumers rely on their safe security and don’t want hackers to have an entrance point into someone’s personal information. I believe that Apple Inc. is right because you are jeopardizing millions of people’s personal information on the line for a chance for their being terrorist activity on the phone.
http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click
The FBI is making irrational decisions by trying to put deadlines on a private company which doesn’t necessarily needed to help you. Therefore, I believe that the FBI should be a little bit more understanding when they hesitate to release not only the IPhone of Mr. Farook, but every single Apple consumer’s private information like credit card info to the possible hands of hundreds of highly skilled hackers around the globe. Especially that now consumers like me must worry about our information possible being seen by hackers if I update to the new iOS update released by “Government Approved Apple Inc.”, which in my opinion, hurt their company extremely.
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553
In my personal opinion, the FBI has no grounded to basically attack Apple Inc. the way they have. Apple Inc. is only protecting their secure servers that store all of their consumer’s personal data and wish to keep hackers at bay. Therefore, with the information put forth, I completely side with the rebellious Apple Inc.
http://www.wire.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/
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DeVante The Runner
said
who do you agree with and why?
I must side with Apple in this case of Apple vs. FBI Cage Match. Apple makes a good point in wanting to protect its customers, even though this is a wise business decision and makes the company look better in the eyes of consumers. This decision protects many people from vulnerabilities and what Apple says “the software equivalent of cancer”. while on the other hand the FBI states that “…writing software code in discrete and limited manner – is not an unreasonable burden for a company that writes software code as part of its regular business.” The FBI just wants to find the people that were connected to the shooting in San Bernadino and also to help protect the American public. Both sides are right in wanting to protect its country or customers. But now involves how many people are at risk if one side wins. If Apple wins, its million of customers are protected and insured protection from dangerous software. If the FBI wins it buts millions at risk in valuable information like credit card information,identities, and privacy. Since most of these things are in are cell phones.
http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553
http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/
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bigmike1999
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I am an Android user, so this doesn’t really concern me, but on with the point. I’m on Apple’s side with this situation, because if you have to create software to unlock one’s phone, you will have to unlock them all, putting all iPhone users privacy at risk. This is a risk Apple isn’t willing to take. Apple is just being logical here.
“But this isn’t about unlocking a phone; rather, it’s about ordering Apple to create a new software tool to eliminate specific security protections the company built into its phone software to protect customer data
http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/
“The protection of people’s data is incredibly important.”
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553
“Apple’s Tim Cook has said that although he and all Apple employees deplore terrorism, and are sympathetic to the needs of law enforcement, acceding to the court’s order, “would hurt only the well-meaning and law-abiding citizens who rely on companies like Apple to protect their data. Criminals and bad actors will still encrypt, using tools that are readily available to them”
http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click
I also like to quote Mr. Noblitt. “Once you make it a thing, it exists”
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flipyflipperston
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So what exactly is the FBI demanding? Is it asking for too much? “According to its brief, and to the magistrate judge’s order, the FBI has demanded that Apple write a new version of its iOS operating system that bypasses the auto-erase function, accepts passcodes electronically (rather than typing them in), and removes any delay function between attempts. ” http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click
In my opinion, (Which isn’t worth much really) yes, they are asking for too much. I mean this is kind of a bite in the ass for republicans who have desperately fought tooth and nail for corporations to pretty much have the same security as companies, but whatever.
“The protection of people’s data is incredibly important. And so the trade-off here is we know that doing this could expose people to incredible vulnerabilities.”
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553
Now, I don’t agree with apple either. I think the company is awful, and the CEOs and staff can all go to hell for their crimes, but that’s besides the point. I hate how he says he’s all for public safety; he knows damn well what’s at stake. It’s a no win situation, and that’s a fact. But the real problem is that neither side is going to come to a compromise. It’s like two children yelling at each other in a damned sandbox, and more people are going to die in the middle of it. But do any of them actually care? No! It’s a dance by both parties and at this point a game of who’s the bigger man! “Opponents of the court’s decision say this is no different than the controversial backdoor the FBI has been trying to force Apple and other companies to build into their software”
http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/
Neither party cares about anyone in the end, but what do we care anyway? We have our smartphones so it’s all okay.
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daltonkjenkins60
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NO, APPLE SHOULD NOT UNLOCK THE PHONE… If they do it this once, they will have to do it again and again. It doesn’t matter what is on the guys phone. He is dead and can’t do any more harm. Just accept it and move on. Don’t beat a dead horse. If they open his phone all they will find is texts and calls possibly planning the attack. Why is he even called a “terrorist?” If he was white he would just be a “gunman…” Just like the Charleston, SC shooter, he wasn’t classified as a terrorist, just a shooter or murderer…
http://WWW.FPRI.ORG/ARTICLE/2016/02/IN-THIS-CORNER-THE-APPLE-V-FBI-CAGE-MATCH/?UTM_SOURCE=FPRI+E-MAILS&UTM_CAMPAIGN=9D32BD9C0E-HUSICK+E-NOTE+022516&UTM_MEDIUM=EMAIL&UTM_TERM=0_E8D0F13BE2-9D32BD9C0E-173505773#CLICK
http://WWW.BBC.COM/NEWS/TECHNOLOGY-35656553
http://WWW.WIRED.COM/2016/02/APPLES-FBI-BATTLE-IS-COMPLICATED-HERES-WHATS-REALLY-GOING-ON/
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laurenmac1029
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This topic is probably the hardest for me to pick a side on. However, I believe that I will have to side with Apple. Both sides have great reasoning’s. “The “SUBJECT DEVICE”, as the court calls it, is an iPhone 5c, recovered by law enforcement from a Lexus parked outside Farook’s home after the gun battle that resulted in his death. The phone was issued to Farook, and is owned by his employer, San Bernardino County Department of Public Health.” (1) I understand the FBI’s side because if they were to unlock the phone, information about future attacks planned or conversations shared with ISIS or any other terrorist group could be shared or prevented. However, to unlock this phone would require a whole new software making it a gateway for hackers to hack into everyone’s phone. “But this isn’t about unlocking a phone; rather, it’s about ordering Apple to create a new software tool to eliminate specific security protections the company built into its phone software to protect customer data.” (2) As of 2015, more than 75 million people are iPhone users which mean that instead of Apple helping the FBI to unlock one persons IPhone, it also gives access for hackers to get all of those IPhones also.(3) I like the comment Tim Cooks made of the issue, “When asked if he was concerned Apple may hinder investigations that could prevent a future attack, Mr Cook said: “Some things are hard and some things are right. And some things are both. This is one of those things.”(4) I think this speaks a lot about Apple because they see the problem but they are sticking to their word even though it is hard for them to.
1) http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click
2)http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/
3)http://www.statista.com/statistics/232790/forecast-of-apple-users-in-the-us/
4)http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553
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mgldreamer
said
I understand both sides, but i agree with one more than the other and that is Apple. Apple is refusing to create a new software that would let them and the FBI access to the owners privacy.They are not doing it because they don’t want to help but because they think that by creating this software the privacy that the clients would have is going to go away. for this reason they have to denied what FBI is asking them to do. Also, by installing this software may bring more problems than good things. I think that the FBI would be able to unlock this guy phone is just going to take time they just want to do it the easier and faster way.
“Apple specifically altered its software in 2014 to ensure that it would not be able to unlock customer phones and decrypt any of the most important data on them; but it turns out it overlooked a loophole in doing this that the government is now trying to exploit. The loophole is not about Apple unlocking the phone but about making it easier for the FBI to attempt to unlock it on its own.”
http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/
“The protection of people’s data is incredibly important. And so the trade-off here is we know that doing this could expose people to incredible vulnerabilities.”
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553
“For many years, we have used encryption to protect our customers’ personal data because we believe it’s the only way to keep their information safe. We have even put that data out of our own reach, because we believe the contents of your iPhone are none of our business.”
http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click
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jada8864
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Although the FBI has good intentions for this plan to take action, I completely agree with Apple.The FBI is wanting Apple to basically go against the purpose of building the software and also the principle of business. If apple was to go with this plan it would allow hackers and criminals to get this information, now that it would be out into the universe, and steal peoples information or get into anyone’s phone. I don;t think the FBI really took the time to come up with a good plan to unlock the phone because it was stated in the article “the FBI attempted to access the iCloud backup of the phone in the hours just after it was seized, by instructing an employee of the county to change the iCloud password. This was a mistake, because the change meant that the phone would not then execute an automatic backup through a WiFi connection without entry of the passcode. This password change may have precluded the simplest way to gain access to the information the FBI now demands Apple help uncover”. They could have taken the time to use some machines or other tool to try and figure out where on the phone was there the most wear was at on the phone.
http://www.fpri.org
If Apple were to decide to do what the FBI wants then if could prevent future attacks done by terrorist, but is could cause attacks between fellow Americans. Some people are just focused on the terrorist and how everything will be okay if Apple agrees to do this, but that’s not going to stop terrorism. You have to be a fool if you think it could. There is a such thing as meeting face to face and setting up a plan to attack, it doesn’t always involve a phone. As i said before people will start attacking others and crimes as well as killings will be because of smartphones. “A Reuters poll, conducted by Ipsos, said 55% of respondents worried that the FBI would seek to use the backdoor to “spy on iPhone users”. I completely agree with this statement because to be honest that’s all the government really wants to do. Through the new software they would be able to know who are selling drugs bodies and weapons. I’m not saying those acts are okay, but many will question how the FBI or police know this information and all the have to do is pull out papers in text message style between you and another person.
http://www.bbc.com/
“But this isn’t about unlocking a phone; rather, it’s about ordering Apple to create a new software tool to eliminate specific security protections the company built into its phone software to protect customer data”. This is so stupid to me. You really think that you are going to protect the world by have their privacy unprotected? No you’re not and I honestly think they want this to be done so that they can say ” haha we got Apple to make new software, stop future terrorist attacks, but really didn’t, and got into peoples phones so now they don’t have privacy”. They should have thought this out more instead of pressing numbers they thought would be correct. I hope Apple stands their grounds!
http://www.wired.com/
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bethanyashlyn
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I agree with Apple because they have the best interest of their customers in mind. It would not be fair for the government to force a company to provide a way to gather any information they wanted from the phone. Thia would certainly cause Apple customers to shy away from continuing their business with the Apple company. The government would essentially be killing Apple’s business. “The protection of people’s data is incredibly important. And so the trade-off here is we know that doing this could expose people to incredible vulnerabilities”
(http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553). Also, the lack of privacy could cause problems for Apple customers. Their personal information, including things like passwords and financial accounts, could be gathered by hackers. The FBI can’t keep all of the hackers from stealing people’s information. “But this isn’t about unlocking a phone; rather, it’s about ordering Apple to create a new software tool to eliminate specific security protections the company built into its phone software to protect customer data” (http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/). Lastly, it is the FBI’s fault for putting themselves in this situation by failing to enter the incorrect passcode enough times. They should have waited and tried to form a plan of action before randomly pressing buttons and getting themselves into a bad situation. It’s not Apple’s fault and they have nothing to do with what happened except that they just so happen to be the brand of phone that the terrorist used. Therefore, they should not be forced to act upon something that didn’t concern them in the first place. In fact, Apple tries to stay out of their users’ business. “For many years, we have used encryption to protect our customers’ personal data because we believe it’s the only way to keep their information safe. We have even put that data out of our own reach, because we believe the contents of your iPhone are none of our business”
(http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-).
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aliesterxchambers
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Me personally I believe Apple is right for denying to make a backdoor , to make a backdoor would make an opening for many other places or countries to take control over Iphones and violate many people’s privacy and privacy is one of those important things about this whole make a backdoor for FBI problem.”There is nearly universal agreement that weak encryption harms everyone, and that building a digital backdoor is the equivalent of having no privacy in your own information – and that means in today’s world, data about your health, associations, political views, religious practices, sex life, and all other forms of personal confidential information becomes publicly exposed. Once the door exists, say security experts, not just officers with warrants (and spies without), but criminals, despots, and other bad actors will enter, unbidden”http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click and this is certainly another problem we don’t need.What if it gives more than just one terrorist the opportunity to hack and make another terrorist attack? or give china the ability to control and spy on it’s citizens? or FBI the ability to not only spy on us but make things worse instead of better?. The making of the backdoor for Apple would affect milllions and millions of people like Tim Cook Boss of Apple told ABC “”I think safety of the public is incredibly important,The protection of people’s data is incredibly important. And so the trade-off here is we know that doing this could expose people to incredible vulnerabilities.”http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553 I certainly agree with him, FBI shouldnt have messed up in the first place shouldve been more careful when messing with the iphone Congress tells FBI that forcing Apple to unlock Iphone is a fools errand “The Justice Department is on a “fool’s errand” trying to force Apple to unlock the iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino terrorists, lawmakers told FBI director James Comey on Tuesday.” http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/mar/01/apple-fbi-congress-hearing-iphone-encryption-san-bernardino Legislators accused “the Justice Department of overreaching its authority and undermining both privacy and cybersecurity.”http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/mar/01/apple-fbi-congress-hearing-iphone-encryption-san-bernardino Some even endorsed congress passing a law to making boundaries. James comey compared Apple to a vicious guard dog like cited http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/mar/01/apple-fbi-congress-hearing-iphone-encryption-san-bernardino “Comey, a well-respected figure in Congress, likened impenetrable digital encryption used to protect customer’s privacy such as that of Apple to a “vicious guard dog”“We’re asking Apple to take the vicious guard dog away and let us pick the lock,” Comey said. “It’s not their job to watch out for public safety. That’s our job.”http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/mar/01/apple-fbi-congress-hearing-iphone-encryption-san-bernardino . I still stand by Apple I love my privacy and I really believe that boundaries should be established with how much the government can get into and how much privacy they can violate but unlocking Iphones, Iphones are very popular “since the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have launched, Apple has tallied record sales worldwide. In the fiscal quarter ended December 27, Apple sold a record-breaking 74.5 million iPhones. In its last-reported quarter ended March 28, Apple said that it sold 61.2 million iPhones — a record for that quarter.
Best of all for Apple, its contingent of iPhone users is on the rise. According to CIRP, in March 2012, Apple had a little over 20 million iPhone owners in the US. Last March, that figure stood at about 70 million iPhone owners. At nearly 100 million, Apple has continued to grow its user base and consolidate its power in the US.” http://www.cnet.com/news/nearly-100m-iphones-in-use-in-the-us-new-study-shows/ So to get to one person’s phone a person who is dead it would affect more than just one, but millions to unlock this phone. What if all they find is a picture of The terrorists Grandma eating some jello? Then all the unlocking would be a waste of time and the iphones are now all available to be hacked and the world would be in chaos. Do we really want that?
~Ariela Garcia~
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carleybyrum25
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“Some things are hard and some things are right. And some things are both” (http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553). I agree that this instance is a very hard decision to make, but I have to side with Apple. I believe they realize the benefits that would come from this, but they also realize the cons to this will far outweigh them. “would hurt only the well-meaning and law-abiding citizens who rely on companies like Apple to protect their data”, creating this form of a “back-door” will make apple users susceptible to having their information taken (http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click). I believe Apple is making a smart decision in this, and they’re trying to look out for their customers as well as protecting themselves from being obligated in similar situations to this one, “The stakes in the case are high because it draws a target on Apple and other companies embroiled in the ongoing encryption/backdoor debate that has been swirling in Silicon Valley and on Capitol Hill for the last two years” (http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/).
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kameronsnyder
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Even though the FBI has a valid reason to want the phone unlocked, i definitely agree with apple. As an iPhone user myself, I put my trust into this company to ensure that all of my information is being held safe. Tim Cook explains that when making this certain software, “The protection of people’s data is incredibly important. And so the trade-off here is we know that doing this could expose people to incredible vulnerabilities.” http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553 and “would hurt only the well-meaning and law-abiding citizens who rely on companies like Apple to protect their data. Criminals and bad actors will still encrypt, using tools that are readily available to them.” http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click Creating this new software would put it out there for everyone. Even though it technically wouldn’t be broadcasted on the news, it’s still out there, for the good and the bad people. “But this isn’t about unlocking a phone; rather, it’s about ordering Apple to create a new software tool to eliminate specific security protections the company built into its phone software to protect customer data” http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/. This is why we have to look at the matter with great caution. “ Apple specifically altered its software in 2014 to ensure that it would not be able to unlock customer phones and decrypt any of the most important data on them” http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/. Apple made this software purposely so something similar to this situation with the FBI would not happen in the first place. When analyzing boss Tim Cook’s approach, i believe he made the right decision.
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basic1mack
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In my opinion, Apple has the right to deny the request of the FBI,and rightfully so. The risk of creating software that can access the locked information within a person’s phone. I find the idea of such technology being available, very terrifying and frankly risky. Apple has stated, “For many years, we have used encryption to protect our customers’ personal data because we believe it’s the only way to keep their information safe. We have even put that data out of our own reach, because we believe the contents of your iPhone are none of our business.”(http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click) I can see how people can view Apple move to deny the request of the FBI as more a business move, as opposed to one of principle. If Apple develops this software and fulfills this role, then many customers would see it as a “backdoor” and a hazard to have around strangers.”I don’t think that something so important to this country should be handled in this way.”(http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553). The company even seems reluctant to engage in this standoff publicly. I feel the FBI’s conscious decision to leak this conflict to the media was a plot. The purpose, to use popular opinion to pressure Apple to submit. Ironically, the opposite happened and the majority seems to be in favor of the IPhone giant. In conclusion, I’m siding with Apple and their goal of maintaining privacy.
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basic1mack
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“If the FBI is successful in forcing Apple to comply with its request, it would also set a precedent for other countries to follow and ask Apple to provide their authorities with the same software tool.”(http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/). The opposing sides may argue what the deeper meaning of this conflict is, I see it as the government choosing power over privacy.
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zhalenr
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I totally agree with Apple. Apple makes a good point in wanting to protect its customers, even though this is a wise business decision and makes the company look better in the eyes of consumers. This decision protects many people from vulnerabilities and what Apple says “the software equivalent of cancer”. while on the other hand the FBI states that “…writing software code in discrete and limited manner – is not an unreasonable burden for a company that writes software code as part of its regular business.” The FBI just wants to find the people that were connected to the shooting in San Bernadino and also to help protect the American public. Both sides are right in wanting to protect its country or customers. But now involves how many people are at risk if one side wins. If Apple wins, its million of customers are protected and insured protection from dangerous software. If the FBI wins it buts millions at risk in valuable information like credit card information,identities, and privacy. Since most of these things are in are cell phones.
http://WWW.FPRI.ORG/ARTICLE/2016/02/IN-THIS-CORNER-THE-APPLE-V-FBI-CAGE-MATCH/?UTM_SOURCE=FPRI+E-MAILS&UTM_CAMPAIGN=9D32BD9C0E-HUSICK+E-NOTE+022516&UTM_MEDIUM=EMAIL&UTM_TERM=0_E8D0F13BE2-9D32BD9C0E-173505773#CLICK
http://WWW.BBC.COM/NEWS/TECHNOLOGY-35656553
http://WWW.WIRED.COM/2016/02/APPLES-FBI-BATTLE-IS-COMPLICATED-HERES-WHATS-REALLY-GOING-ON/
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matthewmerrington
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I agree with Apple purely based on the fact that they are rejecting to protect the public’s privacy. ““would hurt only the well-meaning and law-abiding citizens who rely on companies like Apple to protect their data. ”(http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click) Even though the FBI has arguably the best reason possible (terrorism) to break into a persons phone I still side with Apple. ” magistrate ordered Apple to help the FBI hack an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooter suspects has polarized the nation”(http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/) I side with Apple simply due to the fact that people should have privacy/freedom and if Apple creates a backdoor for the FBI anyone could use it to access the public’s information. “”I think safety of the public is incredibly important,” Mr Cook told ABC.”(http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553)
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carlisfair
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I agree with apple for many reasons. Apple has the strongest firewall over any other public computer software. Making a backdoor to their software would just risk their reputation for being the safest to virus and hackers. (http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click)
I agree 100% that Apple should not help the FBI. Apple is protecting the consumers private data and A company that stands up for that is a company worth fighting with.(http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553) The government controls enough of Americans do, They watch over the internet even though our internet is open and free. But also the government can tap into our phone calls. It’s like the book “1984” Big Brother is watching us, big brother as the government,FBI, or any other government funded secret services.Apple is protecting the consumer and anyone who goes against their decision is not making being thoughtful of the situation.
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carriganwithers
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“The protection of people’s data is incredibly important. And so the trade-off here is we know that doing this could expose people to incredible vulnerabilities.”
This whole situation is very complicated because either way we go there is a high risk of something bad happening. The FBI wants Apple to create this back door for them to access a terrorist cell phone but Apple refuses because of the personal protection policy it has with it’s customers. If Apple were to create this back door it’s not a turn on turn off switch it’s a once it’s created it’s permanent. So I can totally see Apple’s view if trying to keep there customers happy and save lots of hackers from their personal data, but on the other hand if there possibly is important information in that cell phone the FBI could really use the back door. The only down side to the FBI p.o.v is that they could open up the phone and nothing be in it or they could open up a whole network of information that could save America from an attack. But which side do we choose? Well that’s the big question. Either way we look at it there is a balance of the good and the bad.
http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553
http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/
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maddiehaas
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The side I’m on would have to be Apples. Apple knows what the FBI would do with that kind of power. The FBI would not only use it to get into that persons phone, but into every ones. Not only that but there could be a slip up and someone could obtain the information on how to hack into an iphone. Before you know it every ones information will be sold. Iphones could also be stolen, cleared and resold to unknown buyers. This would make it impossible for the original owner to get their phone back and all of their personal information on it. “Because smartphones were being stolen and resold overseas, these officials called on technology companies to make it more difficult to re-enable a stolen phone without the owner’s consent.” (http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click)
Apple strives purely to protect its customers. They do not want their data to be sold and they themselves do not want to get into an owners phone. Extreme privacy is something they strongly believe in. Not only would they lose customers by allowing the FBI to hack into the persons phone, but they would probably end up out of business. “The protection of people’s data is incredibly important. And so the trade-off here is we know that doing this could expose people to incredible vulnerabilities.” (http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553)
Many people are ignorant and believe that Apple has used this to unlock phones before, but that is not true. At least not the newer ones. They choose not to have a way to unlock phone so that it DOESN’T fall into the wrong hands. ” And Apple cannot bypass your password to obtain that data.” (http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/)
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zantrum17
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While I understand why the government wants to see the phone of the shooter, I still side with Apple on this. Of course the government says they will only use this software in special cases like this, but it will more than likely result in them collecting data from many regular citizens as well. I feel like what Apple is doing is also smart for business as they are openly showing loyalty to all their customers.
“The protection of people’s data is incredibly important. And so the trade-off here is we know that doing this could expose people to incredible vulnerabilities.”
If Apple builds this software for the American government it is possible that another country with a tighter control on their citizens may want similar software and if they don’t get there way then the could potentially ban Apple products which would cause them to take a massive cut in profits. They are avoiding s massive headache from negotiations and potential loss in profits by refusing to use this software.
“A Reuters poll, conducted by Ipsos, said 55% of respondents worried that the FBI would seek to use the backdoor to “spy on iPhone users”.
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553
http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/
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Lillian Myers
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I agree with Apple. I don’t think the FBI should force them to unlock a phone that could MAYBE fix one incident. Tim Cook said he actually cares about the people’s safety, “I think safety of the public is incredibly important,” Mr Cook told ABC.” (http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553)
Once the back door is open, criminals will always try to get into it, so Apple is trying to make it not possible for the future. “Apple’s Tim Cook has said that although he and all Apple employees deplore terrorism, and are sympathetic to the needs of law enforcement, acceding to the court’s order, “would hurt only the well-meaning and law-abiding citizens who rely on companies like Apple to protect their data. Criminals and bad actors will still encrypt, using tools that are readily available to them.”(http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click)
Again, the government doesn’t know if the phone has anything in or on it, they don’t even know if it’s backed up by iCloud, “The government says it does not know for certain if Farook’s device has the auto-erase feature enabled, but notes in its motion that San Bernardino County gave the device to Farook with it enabled, and the most recent backup of data from his phone to iCloud “showed the function turned on.” (http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/). The FBI, should found out in different ways rather than using Apple because it’s just a big mess. Apple should have the right to do what they want to, without break the laws, with their company.
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victooorrrr6
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In this case, I am totally on Apple’s side. Apple makes a brilliant business decision because Apple wants to protect the privacy of its worldwide customers. This choice that Apple has made helps protects people’s personal data and what Apple indicates as, “the software equivalent to cancer”. In the FBI’s perspective, they state, “…writing software code in discrete and limited manner – is not an unreasonable burden for a company that writes software code as part of its regular business.” The FBI simply wants to uncover the suspects involved with the San Bernardino shootings. The FBI wants to also protect Americans from internal and external dangers. Both factions make a good point in protecting either the country or its inhabitants. Since most personal information is stored in cell phones, valuable information such as identity, privacy, and credit card information are at risk if FBI wins the case. If Apple wins, millions of its users will be satisfied as they are protected from dangerous softwares and hackers.
http://WWW.FPRI.ORG/ARTICLE/2016/02/IN-THIS-CORNER-THE-APPLE-V-FBI-CAGE-MATCH/?UTM_SOURCE=FPRI+E-MAILS&UTM_CAMPAIGN=9D32BD9C0E-HUSICK+E-NOTE+022516&UTM_MEDIUM=EMAIL&UTM_TERM=0_E8D0F13BE2-9D32BD9C0E-173505773#CLICK
http://WWW.BBC.COM/NEWS/TECHNOLOGY-35656553
http://WWW.WIRED.COM/2016/02/APPLES-FBI-BATTLE-IS-COMPLICATED-HERES-WHATS-REALLY-GOING-ON/
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Kaitlyn Windham
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There is no actual guarantee that them unlocking the phone will truly give the information that they need. While the FBI is persistent on getting this phone unlocked, they aren’t thinking about what Apple has to do for their costumers. ““would hurt only the well-meaning and law-abiding citizens who rely on companies like Apple to protect their data. Criminals and bad actors will still encrypt, using tools that are readily available to them.”” (http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/) The only thing Apple truly cares about is how their costumers would feel because if they did create the software it opens a door for the FBI to invade privacy. But Tom does have concerns for the safety of the costumers. “”I think safety of the public is incredibly important,” Mr Cook told ABC.” (http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553)
There are different ways to find out information. FBI is just wanting to screw with Apple.
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cressworthy
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I agree with Apple, I think their making the right decision for their customers and not just for them only. Apple is being considerate but I also think the government has a good point as well.
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553
I think I’m gone go with Apple. I know the FBI wants to get access to the phone and stop possible future terrorist attacks but if the software gets into the wrong persons hands than it could be bad for Apple.
“If the FBI is successful in forcing Apple to comply with its request, it would also set a precedent for other countries to follow and ask Apple to provide their authorities with the same software tool”.
http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/
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ndaquioag98
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“Enabling this feature required the use of encryption to prevent simple bypassing of the security feature when the iPhone was plugged into a computer. “http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click” I disagree with them. I wouldn’t want my data shared with anyone without consent, but for the sake of terrorism I would gladly make sure that America knew it wasn’t me. I mean if you aren’t doing anything wrong, what do you have to hide, right?
“Mr Cook was defending the company’s refusal to comply with the FBI’s order that it remove security blocks on Farook’s device so data on it could be accessed.” (http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553) I think people are making more out of nothing. It’s not like the FBI is going to hack into your whole life. It’s just to avoid terrorism.
” rather, it’s about ordering Apple to create a new software tool to eliminate specific security protections the company built into its phone software to protect customer data.”http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/” I wouldn’t mind it just because of the content of my phone. Nothing on it really matters to me because all it has on it is social media, games, and photos.
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wunterhoods
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Apple is protecting the consumer’s private data and A company that stands up for that is a company that i would fight for. The government controls enough of Americans do, They watch over the internet even though our internet is open and free. But also the government can tap into our phone calls. I think Apple should not help the FBI =HTTP://WWW.BBC.COM/NEWS/TECHNOLOGY-35656553
I agree with apple. Apple has the strongest firewall over any other public computer software. Making a backdoor to their software would just risk their reputation for being the safest to virus and hackers. (http://WWW.FPRI.ORG/ARTICLE/2016/02/IN-THIS-CORNER-THE-APPLE-V-FBI-CAGE-MATCH/?UTM_SOURCE=FPRI+E-MAILS&UTM_CAMPAIGN=9D32BD9C0E-HUSICK+E-NOTE+022516&UTM_MEDIUM=EMAIL&UTM_TERM=0_E8D0F13BE2-9D32BD9C0E-173505773#CLICK)
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marionwhitely
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It’s hard in this case to say who is right or wrong, or to pick a side because if you look at it the FBI and Apple both have sensible arguments. The FBI of course trying to prevent anything related to an attack on the people, and Apple trying to prevent any dejection and invasion of privacy for its people, “would hurt only the well-meaning and law-abiding citizens who rely on companies like Apple to protect their data. Criminals and bad actors will still encrypt, using tools that are readily available to them.”.(http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click).But I agree with the FBI, I think it would be reasonable for Apple to associate and compromise with the FBI. When you think about the safety of our country and you put that into perspective you see how essential it would be to unlock the phone, and it can possibly be a way for Apple to just unlock that phone without interfering with others, “he FBI has argued that Apple is overstating the security risk to its devices. FBI Director James Comey said Apple had the technical know-how to break into Farook’s device only in a way that did not create a so-called “backdoor” into every Apple device” (http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553). Apple could also may the FBI sign a contract stating that they can only unlock this phone, and restricting them in the contract to do nothing but unlock the phone. So I understand Apple’s argument but I also think they can do things to prevent the FBI from doing anything but unlocking the phone by creating the software tool to eliminate specific security protections.
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adamnesnow782
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Who do you agree with and why? I agree with Apple, because they are a private business that make a lot of money and provide valuable things for the people of america. And I don’t think the government should make you do almost anything, but especially making a business give away its secrets.”the software equivalent of cancer”. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553 Once its out there it is going to fall into the wrong hands, its inevitable. The very terrorists that we are trying to stop will have the means to hack almost everyone in america.http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/
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ogalecday
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I agree with apple. Even though it would be great to get more information on the terrorist and who they would be working with, if the software is developed then it allows people to hack iphones easily which allows them access into our personal information. Iphones are sold everywhere and if Apple gives it to the FBI then other countries will ask for it. “it would also set a precedent for other countries to follow and ask Apple to provide their authorities with the same software tool.” http://www.wired.com/2016/02/apples-fbi-battle-is-complicated-heres-whats-really-going-on/
As Tim Cook put it, “The protection of people’s data is incredibly important. And so the trade-off here is we know that doing this could expose people to incredible vulnerabilities.” Sadly, even though it would be very beneficial for the FBI to get into the phone, public safety and security out weighs one terrorist’s phone.
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35656553
I am very glad that Apple is trying to fight this case and protect our personal info.http://www.fpri.org/article/2016/02/in-this-corner-the-apple-v-fbi-cage-match/?utm_source=FPRI+E-Mails&utm_campaign=9d32bd9c0e-Husick+E-Note+022516&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e8d0f13be2-9d32bd9c0e-173505773#click
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JacobPacheco
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“The protection of people’s data is incredibly important. And so the trade-off here is we know that doing this could expose people to incredible vulnerabilities.”
http://WWW.BBC.COM/NEWS/TECHNOLOGY-35656553
Even though the FBI has arguably the best reason possible (terrorism) to break into a persons phone I still side with Apple. ” magistrate ordered Apple to help the FBI hack an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooter suspects has polarized the nation”(http://WWW.WIRED.COM/2016/02/APPLES-FBI-BATTLE-IS-COMPLICATED-HERES-WHATS-REALLY-GOING-ON/)
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theravenalexis
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14 people were killed and 22 people were injured in the San Bernardino shooting. Syed Rizwan Farook and his wife Tashfeen Malik were responsible. It happened during a Christmas party where both of them worked.“There’s a number of pieces of evidence which has essentially pushed us off the cliff to say we are considering this an act of terrorism,”(http://WWW.NYTIMES.COM/2015/12/05/US/TASHFEEN-MALIK-ISLAMIC-STATE.HTML?_R=0).
I agree with Apple. I think that they shouldn’t create a software to break into the phone to find information about the terrorist/help the FBI. It would create a software that will exist to break any phone and that goes against their policy to keep people’s security on iPhones or any phones. Even though this is to help solve an investigation and see what happened on the terrorists phone, it’s going to affect all people and their privacy on their devices.
“But this isn’t about unlocking a phone; rather, it’s about ordering Apple to create a new software tool to eliminate specific security protections the company built into its phone software to protect customer data.
http://WWW.WIRED.COM/2016/02/APPLES-FBI-BATTLE-IS-COMPLICATED-HERES-WHATS-REALLY-GOING-ON/
“The protection of people’s data is incredibly important. And so the trade-off here is we know that doing this could expose people to incredible vulnerabilities.”
http://WWW.BBC.COM/NEWS/TECHNOLOGY-35656553