Does the FBI have access to Apple?

It was revealed as a part of the 2013 mass surveillance disclosures by Edward Snowden that the NSA and the British Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) had access to the user data in iPhones, BlackBerry, and Android phones and could read almost all smartphone information, including SMS, location, emails, and …

What did the FBI want from Apple?

The FBI believed Apple should help it obtain information to investigate the terrorist attack. Apple believed that creating a back door into the phone would weaken security and could be used by malicious actors.

Can the feds get into your iPhone?

Long answer: Depending on what law enforcement is looking for, it may not need physical possession of your device at all. A lot of information on your phone is also stored elsewhere. For example, if you back up your iPhone to Apple’s iCloud, the government can get it from Apple.

Will Apple unlock a phone with a court order?

Has Apple unlocked iPhones for law enforcement in the past? No. For devices running the iPhone operating systems prior to iOS 8 and under a lawful court order, we have extracted data from an iPhone.

Can the government hack Apple?

Unfortunately, there are a few ways someone can hack into your iPhone and get your data. The bad news is that many law enforcement agencies and police departments have gotten their hands on these methods so they can retrieve information from basically anyone.

Can the FBI access your phone?

With a court order, yes, they can watch your phone and monitor your conversations. The Snowden incident shows that even without a court warrant, the NSA and FBI could collect mass data on millions of people through phone companies.

How did FBI get into iPhone?

The actual hacking was reportedly done by two Azimuth employees who gained access to the phone by exploiting a vulnerability in an upstream software module written by Mozilla. That code was reportedly used by Apple in iPhones to enable the use of accessories with the Lightning port.