Apple says no to GovOS: FBI's demands conflict with U.S. law and the ConstitutionApple has struck back at the FBI's Feb 19 court order, filing a motion of its own to prevent the creation of a GovernmentOS (GovOS) that would weaken security for all iPhone and iPad owners. In a strong, clear language, Apple today has filed in opposition of a government order the company feels would weaken iPhone and iPad security and ultimately threaten public safety. Apple believes the company has already worked swiftly and tirelessly with law enforcement on both the San Bernardino and other cases, and that the surprise request using the All Writs Act is beyond the scope of both current laws and the public good. In essence, Apple feels like they're being forced to create a "GovernmentOS" — or GovOS — that would bypass security mechanisms and make brute force attacks against the iOS passcode faster and easier. Moreover, that it would require Apple to set up what's effectively an FBI lab on Apple property, endlessly tasked to hack iPhones on the behalf of law enforcement. App...<br clear='all'/>
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Apple says no to GovOS: FBI's demands conflict with U.S. law and the Constitution
