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Apple hires cryptosecurity expert Frederic Jacobs to bolster Core OS security

Apple is doubling down on its iOS security stance with its latest hire. Apple has hired Geneva-based Frederic Jacobs, one of the world's leading advocates for end-to-end encryption, and the developer of Edward Snowden-endorsed iOS messaging app Signal, to its Core OS Security team. This team oversees the framework for developers to access certificates, private and public keys, and cryptographic keys, which stores user data without exposing it to other parts of the operating system. From Jacobs on Twitter: I'm delighted to announce that I accepted an offer to be working with the Core OS security team at Apple this summer.— Frederic Jacobs (@FredericJacobs) February 25, 2016 Jacobs is well-known for his work with Open Whisper Systems, where he was the lead developer for the iOS version of Signal, a simple messaging app that promotes end-to-end encryption and reliable, fast communication. He has also worked with popular crowdsourced journalism organization, Bellingcat, and is wo...<br clear='all'/>

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