A6 devices had a hardware UID key but AFAIK there was no backoff. Initial guess is that Apple can technically comply with all FBI reqs.
Important to note that the San Bernadino gunman's iPhone is an A6-based 5C w/o a Secure Enclave https://twitter.com/HowellONeill/status/699773733523820544 …
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@dguido Where is the backoff implemented? Software, hardware, or updateable firmware? Apple hasn't been clear. - 3 more replies
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If any reporters can't make sense of why this is important, I have open DMs and will answer questions.
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@dguido@SwiftOnSecurity nope, device model is irrelevant. Ability to comply: irrelevant. Issue is being forced to make insecure OS version -
@erwinEmm@SwiftOnSecurity Apple can argue the court order is burdensome, impossible, or unconstitutional. - 1 more reply
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@petabites@dguido@SwiftOnSecurity White. The part number is in the court order.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@dguido you have a moment to get on the phone...Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@dguido@SwiftOnSecurity@HowellONeill also, any iOS level update to "break" the encryption - needs the passcode first (to apply update)Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@dguido@mikeymikey let’s see where this goesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@dguido@josephfcox How do you know they were the "gunmen"? Have they been convicted?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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