Apple VP: The FBI wants to roll back safeguards that keep us a step ahead of criminals

Washington Post:

As the head of software engineering at Apple, I think nothing is more important than the safety of all of our customers. Even as we strive to deliver delightful experiences to users of iPhones, iPads and Macs, our team must work tirelessly to stay one step ahead of criminal attackers who seek to pry into personal information and even co-opt devices to commit broader assaults that endanger us all. Sadly, these threats only grow more serious and sophisticated over time.

That’s why my team works so hard to stay ahead.

Yet another salvo in the court of public opinion, this time from Apple’s Craig Federighi, senior vice president of software engineering.