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Apple Denies Helping NSA Subvert iPhone
New submitter aissixtir sends word that Apple has responded to allegations that the NSA has backdoor access to iPhones. Apple said,
"Apple has never worked with the NSA to create a backdoor in any of our products, including iPhone. Additionally, we have been unaware of this alleged NSA program targeting our products. ... Whenever we hear about attempts to undermine Apple’s industry-leading security, we thoroughly investigate and take appropriate steps to protect our customers. We will continue to use our resources to stay ahead of malicious hackers and defend our customers from security attacks, regardless of who’s behind them."
Apple is *proud* of its totalitarian business model, which is politely referred to as a "walled garden". Live in our little apple world where no one is free! No freedom means safety! You don't have to worry about bad words, or nipples, or someone pointing out that Jesus probably got laid all the time! We have complete control and domination over everything which operates in our ecosystem!
The apple philosophy is perfectly consistent with that of the NSA, the security state, and fascism in general. Add on some friendly govt subsidies and freedom to continue abusing the hell out of the american tax system...
Apple has never worked with the NSA to create a backdoor in any of our products
So Apple has worked for the NSA to create a backdoor in their products. I understand.
Apple products: The NSA may be able to access your data.
Android Products: Everyone else AND the NSA can access your data.
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What Apple deserves to be bashed over is the ridiculous claim of industry leading security.
That's the part that's hilarious.
It's as funny as Ford using the Pinto as an example of industry leading automobile safety...
In this particular case I should be working for Sony apparently.
While those bastards may be black evil to the core... at least they were able to secure their console (and it's theirs, not the person who paid for it) from those pesky hackers that pay them hard money for the opportunity.
How can Apple say industry leading security in a discussion about iPhone with a straight face?
Come on. It has nothing to do with fanboism, shills, or any other bullshit.
The iPhone is so full of security holes it gets a jailbreak for each and every attempt they make at securing it. It's not like they have anything that can defeat law enforcement or a forensic team either.
Really. It's like a screen door manufacturer saying they're leaders in home security products. ROFL.