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Whistleblowers: The FBIs Fingerprint Analysis Software Contains Russian Code
2017-12-27 13:30:26| Extremetech
A pair of French whistleblowers claim that the FBI bought a fingerprint analysis software package built on Russian code. They allege their previous employer knew about it and lied to preserve lucrative US contracts. The post Whistleblowers: The FBI’s Fingerprint Analysis Software Contains Russian Code appeared first on ExtremeTech.
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FBIs iPhone hack limited to the iPhone 5c, earlier devices
2016-04-07 19:19:45| Extremetech
The FBI has acknowledged it can't crack all iPhone's -- just the iPhone 5c and some earlier devices. While this is good news for Apple security, it's not the end of the issue.
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The FBI's Fight With Apple Could Backfire
2016-03-14 17:03:59| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
The FBI likely thought this was an easy win, but it might wind up with more than it bargained for.
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Snowden: FBI's Claim That It Needs Apple to Unlock Phone is B.S.
2016-03-10 03:03:57| PC Magazine Cell Phones Product Guide
Snowden isn't the first security expert to claim the FBI doesn't need help hacking the San Bernadino terrorist's phone
The FBI's iPhone Problem: Tactical vs. Strategic Thinking
2016-02-22 14:00:00| TechNewsWorld
I'm an ex-sheriff, I've been in and out of security jobs for much of my life, so I've got some familiarity with the issues underlying the drama between the FBI and Apple. Law enforcement officials would like an easier way to do their jobs. Wouldn't we all? If they could put cameras in every home and business on the planet, they'd find a way to do it. That would solve a lot of tactical challenges.
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