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James Comey Is Out at the F.B.I. Here’s What Happens Next

President Trump’s firing on Tuesday of the F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, drew an immediate backlash, both for how he did it — Mr. Comey found out from television — and for the implications of what it means for the Justice Department investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election.

5 years, 10 months ago

FBI chief James Comey recommends taping over your webcam

He likened it to locking your car and your house at night.

6 years, 6 months ago

U.S. Says It Has Unlocked iPhone Without Apple

The Justice Department said on Monday that it had found a way to unlock an iPhone without help from Apple, allowing the agency to withdraw its legal effort to compel the tech company to assist in a mass-shooting investigation.

6 years, 11 months ago

U.S. Tech Companies Unite Behind Apple Ahead of iPhone Encryption Ruling

Tech industry leaders including Alphabet Inc's Google, Facebook Inc, Microsoft Corp, AT&T and more than two dozen other Internet and technology companies filed legal briefs on Thursday asking a judge to support Apple Inc in its encryption battle with the U.S. government.

7 years ago

Bill Gates Says Giving FBI Access to iPhone Info No ‘Special Thing’

In the days since the FBI revealed it needs Apple’s help to unlock an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters, many have taken sides in what the company, resisting the request, has framed as a debate about fundamental civil liberties.

7 years ago

The Apple Vs. FBI IPhone Encryption Battle: What It Means For Enterprises

The battle lines are clear: the FBI is using the courts to try to force Apple to write malware that will provide a backdoor into the iPhone the Feds recovered at the recent San Bernardino terrorist shootings – but Apple is fighting the order tooth and nail, as such malware would weaken privacy protections for all Apple customers.

7 years, 1 month ago