News Intern blamed for Apple iBoot source code leak

Intern blamed - I'd probably also blame their manager TBH.

 

and their proxy settings and those responsible for it.

 

So this is either damning because their boot process was leaked by someone with access, or damning because their interns have access to what I assume is meant to be a closely guarded secret. With no checks to prevent this kind of copy/release incident.

Do Apple just give access to stuff like that out willy-nilly?

 

Or, do they blame an unnamed intern rather than admit any employee failing, hoping to just brush it under the carpet, in public at least.

 

I've worked for a few places that have put interns in key places, predominantly as a way to push new ideas to solve old problems when the old guard can be stuck in their ways. It is hit and miss but a fresh untainted pair of eyes can be a useful tool.