Apple vs. the FBI: An easy explanation

A judge has ordered Apple to crack into an iPhone for law enforcement, but this could affect the future of cybersecurity for everyone. Bridget Carey breaks down the issue in under three minutes.

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Bridget Carey is an award-winning reporter who helps you level-up your life -- while having a good time geeking out. Her exclusive CNET videos get you behind the scenes as she covers new trends, experiences and quirky gadgets. Her weekly video show, "One More Thing," explores what's new in the world of Apple and what's to come. She started as a reporter at The Miami Herald with syndicated newspaper columns for product reviews and social media advice. Now she's a mom who also stays on top of toy industry trends and robots. (Kids love robots.)

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Bridget has spent over 18 years as a consumer tech reporter, hosting daily tech news shows and writing syndicated newspaper columns. She's often a guest on national radio and television stations, including ABC, CBS, CNBC and NBC.

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Bridget Carey

Feb. 18, 2016 1:42 p.m. PT

The fate of all cybersecurity may depend on the legal battle between Apple and the FBI.

It sounds a bit dramatic, but the security issue Apple is facing in court does have far-reaching consequences. Can the government order a company to create software to hack their own security? Watch CNET Update to learn why doing this for one iPhone could impact all of your gadgets:

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