Cybersecurity

iPhone Hearing Canceled as FBI Tests Hack Without Apple’s Help

  • Tuesday's California court face-off with tech giant called off
  • Government says it might have new method for unlocking phone

FBI, DOJ Delay Apple Hearing for iPhone Hack Attempt

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In a standoff with Apple Inc. over access to a terrorist’s smartphone, the federal government is favoring a technological workaround over a court clash it risked losing.

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