The Government Wants Apple’s Help Unlocking More Phones

It appears that when Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, announced that the Federal Government wanted Apple’s help to design software that would compromise the security of all iPhones, he wasn’t lying. According to Business Insider, the Feds want Apple to hep them crack phones involved in at least a dozen other cases. 

Originally the FBI asked Apple to assist them in unlocking the phone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters. Apple states that they complied within their means, but when they were asked to create iOS software that could bypass the phone’s security, they backed off. Despite being ordered by a judge, Apple refused to create this software, in fear of it getting into the wrong hands and compromising the security of all iPhone users. 

The justice department now wants Apple to aide in cracking phones involved in at least a dozen other cases. Apple is still refusing to threaten the security of their customers. 

Many people have mixed beliefs on this matter. A survey conducted revealed that over half of the participants believe that Apple should assist the government in hacking the San Bernardino shooters’ phone, despite the risks involved. 

What are your thoughts?