In case you haven’t been paying attention …
The FBI snagged the government-owned cell phone that was being used by one of the San Bernardino killer-terrorists … but, couldn’t get at the data because of Apple’s security and encryption technology … which vaporizes the data if you enter a wrong password 10 times.
So, the FBI asked Apple to to provide a custom-cobbled hack to get at the data.
Apple said “no”, ostensibly to protect the privacy and security of its users.
So, the FBI sued Apple, and the case was working its way through the courts.
That is, until yesterday when the FBI withdrew its law suit.
Victory to Apple, right?
Not so fast.
Here’s why the FBI withdrew its law suit ….
The Homa Files 