Every time a new generation of smartphones is released or browser is updated, a war begins between engineers and hackers, with former wanting to secure the phone and latter trying to breach the security. Cyber security professionals are always on a run to enhance encryptions and every time hackers manage to detect vulnerabilities for exploitation and engineers again try further to protect the data.

Craig Federighi, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering at Apple, has declined the idea of slowdown in this fight against hackers and that the engineers should not go back to older versions of security, despite of the consequences. He added that developing a way out for the security of an iPhone will bring down the security system to the level at which it was three years ago. Craig’s comments came after the recent legal struggle going on between Apple and FBI, where the latter is forcing Apple over decryption of a terrorist’s iPhone.

The terrorist was responsible for San Bernardino shootings in December 2015. The FBI and the US Department of Justice believe that shooter’s iPhone could contain particularly essential information. However, Apple believes that breaching the security intentionally will have adverse impact on the online security of all its users.

"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," said Federighi.

The encryption technology that has been installed into the new generation of iPhones is being considered to be the best ever provider of security for users’ data and that is the reason for Apple’ disappointment on the suggestion given by FBI, Justice Department and others in law enforcement agencies to use technologies that are less safe.