What was the fight about?
Up to this point, if the FBI against Apple was pretty simple. Just in case you managed to go past all the media coverage of the trial, here's what you missed: the FBI had asked Apple to create and implement new software that would allow government officials to have what some referred to as backdoor access to a locked iPhone 5c. The purpose of this operation would hypothetically allow officials to hack personal phones in case the device is linked to criminal activities, such as locked iPhone belonged to one of the attackers of San Bernardino.
The response to this request was not quite so simple, as skeptics have argued that it was an invasion of privacy and backdoor software construction was a recipe for disaster, which could invite to hackers who might be able to get their hands on the software and take advantage of the loophole created by the government to decrypt other iPhones. Personal safety is extremely important today, so it is not surprising that some Apple users and many smartphone users in general, are not quite sold on the idea of the government having the ability to access the contents of their phone.
Moreover, the FBI (and those who support office) had made it clear that his plan for the implementation of backdoor technology would more than likely go unnoticed by most users pedestrians, and was rooted in the need to strengthen the security set. The government said this issue was more to national security rather than privacy, such as those against the raw backdoor.
?Why the trial was called off
The FBI says it has found a way to break into the phone in question using the help of a third party - meaning that n 'Apple has no need to change anything that will affect the way users save or password protect their phones. Although there are still no details published about this method - and it probably will not - the Ministry of Justice announced on 28th that the FBI had managed to access data on the iPhone and in doing March had asked the judge to drop the case officially. For now, this seems to be a partial victory for both sides of the case, making the best of a sticky situation.
How could this affect you?
Now that the case was dropped, many iPhone users breathe a sigh of relief knowing that their phone will continue to use the safety standards used by iOS 8 and later. The details of how the FBI and the mysterious "third party" could hack the phone are still unclear, because they may remain, and sparked conversations on issues of privacy and security, as those who stood with Apple now ask how the FBI was able to decipher the code. - And whether or not others can do the same thing
Whatever you take position on this issue, there are some steps that all iPhone users can take to ensure their phone remains safe. Using a strong password, as you would with an online account, is an obvious step that all users should take, making sure to take advantage of the opportunity to use a six-digit code every time as possible. In addition, users must make a save point of their data regularly as a precautionary measure, taking note of exactly what their data contains. Sensitive or personal information data should always be stored carefully, and ideally not on a mobile device, as it is usually safer on a home computer that does not connect to different networks or devices throughout the day . The battle between Apple and the FBI seems to be more for the moment, but their tussle served as reminder to all smartphone users it is for them to stay on their toes and take advantage of any and all options security available for their devices.