Apple CEO Tim Took has said his company will oppose a federal magistrate’s order to hack an iPhone in connection with the investigation of the San Bernardino shooting.
A judge has ordered Apple to develop a workaround for its encryption software, but Apple boss Tim Cook said in a statement that the move would “threaten the security of our customers”.
Statement From Police Commissioner Bratton On Magistrate’s Order In San Bernardino Terror Investigation
I commend U.S. Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym for the ruling in support of the FBI’s continuing investigation into the San Bernardino terrorist attack. No device, no car, and no apartment should be beyond the reach of a court ordered search warrant.
As the threats from ISIL become more divergent and complex, we cannot give those seeking to harm us additional tools to keep their activity secret. I reiterate my call on Congress to act immediately in passing legislation to provide law enforcement the tools we need to keep America safe.
William J. Bratton
Police Commissioner
