GrayKey might have a workaround for Apple's iPhone reboot protection
It's easier to crack an iPhone after it's been unlocked once by the user after a reboot. A law enforcement tool vendor may have found a way to keep the device in that state. GrayKey maker claims to prevent iPhone inactivity boot Magnet Forensics claims its tools preserve iPhone data that Apple's security features would otherwise make harder to access. The tools could give police more time to…
AppleInsider reports that GrayKey, a tool vendor, may have developed a workaround for Apple's iPhone reboot protection feature. This new feature, introduced in iOS 18.1, is designed to enhance privacy by returning an iPhone to a Before First Unlock (BFU) state after 72 hours of inactivity, effectively resetting the device to its factory settings.
GrayKey claims to have found a method to maintain the device in this unlocked state, thereby preserving the data that would typically be harder to access due to Apple's security measures. This potential workaround could provide law enforcement agencies with extended access to sensitive information from seized devices, potentially complicating the security enhancements introduced by Apple.
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