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Here’s what Apple and the FBI will say to open today’s big encryption hearing

The FBI director will warn that 'these are not just theoretical concerns.'

On Mar 1, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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How to watch the Apple vs. FBI congressional hearing

The fight over unlocking a terrorism suspect's iPhone is getting even more public.

On Mar 1, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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New York judge denies government’s request to force Apple to unlock an iPhone

The ruling could have major ramifications on an even more contentious case in California.

On Feb 29, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Here’s the bill proposing a U.S. government ‘encryption commission’

The breakdown of the proposed membership is interesting.

On Feb 29, 2016 by William Turton

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House Judiciary Committee chair echoes Apple’s warnings ahead of iPhone-unlocking hearing

'Strong encryption is a really, really good and important thing.'

On Feb 29, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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U.S. and E.U. release full text of new data-sharing privacy deal

Governments on both continents are optimistic that the deal will pass muster.

On Feb 29, 2016 by Eric Geller

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San Bernardino victim’s relative on iPhone order: ‘chipping away at our liberties because of fear’

'Fear is an ally of the terrorist.'

On Feb 26, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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The more Americans know about FBI’s iPhone-hacking request, the more they trust Apple

Apple is highly trusted, but Americans are still skeptical.

On Feb 26, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Americans think FBI will use court order against Apple as precedent to ‘spy on iPhone users’

Polling on this issue has been anything but consistent.

On Feb 24, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Pro-encryption lawmakers see ‘Apple vs. FBI’ fight as a chance to educate Congress

'Backdoors are losers.'

On Feb 23, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Most Americans back FBI over Apple in iPhone unlocking fight

Apple may not have as much luck with its argument as it had hoped.

On Feb 22, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Former top government lawyer explains why he’s helping Apple fight the FBI

'The law does not require Apple to do what the FBI is asking so far.'

On Feb 22, 2016 by Eric Geller

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In dueling statements, Apple and FBI urge Congress to act on encryption

Apple said the court order could set 'a very dangerous precedent.'

On Feb 22, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Why are Apple’s competitors staying silent on the iPhone unlocking fight?

Apple's hardware rivals haven't said a word about the case.

On Feb 19, 2016 by Eric Geller

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Donald Trump urges Apple boycott over company’s refusal to help FBI unlock iPhone

'How do you like that? I just thought of that. Boycott Apple.'

On Feb 19, 2016 by Aaron Sankin, Eric Geller