FBI uses hackers

Stuff reports:

The FBI cracked a San Bernardino terrorist's phone with the help of professional hackers who discovered and brought to the bureau at least one previously unknown software flaw, according to people familiar with the matter.

The new information was then used to create a piece of hardware that helped the FBI to crack the 's four-digit personal identification number without triggering a security feature that would have erased all the data, the individuals said.

A much better idea than requiring to create a back door in their phones.

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