&gt; I think even the token IT guy is wondering how the FBI&#x27;s request to break specific iPhones in their possession is going to undermine iPhone security for everybody.<p>Could you elaborate on how the precedent of signing a custom IOS release for a specific target IPhone is distinctly different and cannot be interpolated to further and broader requests? For example a request for custom IOS version which the FBI can install on other target phones themselves?<p>The other point to consider is that if the US government can compel companies to create and sign custom binaries there are other governments (China) that I&#x27;m sure would love to play at the same game. From a security standpoint it would be best for everyone if what the FBI is currently asking was entirely impossible in the first place.