Police officers forced a suspected criminal to unlock their phone using the thumbprint technology
Apple fans with the iPhone 5s have the option of using a ‘Touch ID’ to unlock their phones.
The fun feature allows users to use fingerprint recognition software instead of manually typing in their password.
Even though police officers pleaded with the tech giant to help them crack the code, Apple refused to compromise on the security of their products.
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Despite Apple's determination to keep phone privacy private, a recent case allowed agents to access a criminal’s phone through the Touch ID technology.
An accused Los Angeles-based gangster was rumbled when a federal judge ordered his girlfriend to unlock her phone with her fingerprint.
As technically this didn’t involve hacking someone’s password, authorities swerved a sticky legal battle with Apple.
Law professor David Sharipo warns against using the thumbprint software
David Shapiro, law professor at Northwestern University in Chicago, told the NY Post: “If you don’t want the cops riffling through your phone, better use the passcode than a fingerprint to lock it.
“The passcode requires an act of providing information out of your mind, whereas a fingerprint isn’t a statement of any sort, so it’s hard to see that as self-incrimination.”
By keeping a manual password, your private information can’t be hacked by police authorities in the same way.
Apple warns users to ignore this malicious spam message
Scammers targetting the multi-national tech company sent a malicious message to iPhone users which read: “Your Apple ID is due to expire today. Prevent this by confirming your Apple ID at http://appleexpired.co.uk – Apple Inc.”
Visiting the ‘Apple’ website takes iPhone users to a fake page where they are asked to input their username and password.
Disturbingly, the bogus website encourages visitors to enter other private information, including your telephone number, address and credit card details.
Apple have warned users NOT to click on the link or type in any personal details.
Source: The Sun UK
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