PhoneBoy Speaks Ep 1074: Apple Protecting Against Itself
Given that there is still a possibility Apple will be asked to weaken their protections in iOS “for just one device” so the FBI can brute force the PIN, Apple is undoubtedly taking further steps to ensure even they won’t be able to get into their devices in the future.
Links:
- We Read Apple’s 65 Page Filing Calling Bullshit On The Justice Department, So You Don’t Have To —Techdirt. “Apple didn’t need to reply until tomorrow, but has now released its Motion to Vacate the magistrate judge’s order from last week, compelling Ap
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[Apple Must Threat Model Against Itself Threatpost The first stop for security news](https://threatpost.com/apple-must-forever-threat-model-against-itself/116473/) - 5:15-MJ-00451-SP : USA v Black Lexus IS300 California License Plate #KGD203 : Doc. #21 : 2016-02-25 : Motion to Vacate Brief and Supporting Declarations
- Apple is working to make future iPhones even harder to break into —The Verge “Apple is reportedley hard at work on closing the loophole that would allow the company to aid the FBI in breaking into an iPhone used by the San Bernardino shooter.”
- Open List of Requested iOS Security Improvements —Zdziarski’s Blog of Things “Secure Enclave Lock the SEP, so that it doesn’t allow flashing until it is first unlocked with passcode; keep the SEP storage (except for fail register) in read-only mode
- Arizona prosecutor: We’re not buying any more iPhones over Apple and DOJ dispute —Ars Technica “Bill Montgomery is the Maricopa County Attorney. (credit: Gage Skidmore) On Wednesday, an Arizona county attorney’s office announced that it will immedia
- Apple, the FBI, and Security - Stratechery by Ben Thompson
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PhoneBoy Speaks Ep 1074: Apple Protecting Against Itself
