Report claims cops have breached one of iOS’s most secure features — and it could put your private data at…
- Police may be able to bypass one of iOS’s strongest security features
- The revelation is from a leaked video from the GrayKey device’s creator
- It has worrying ramifications for your data privacy
A company that works with law enforcement says it has bypassed a key iOS security feature that protects your sensitive information from being extracted from your iPhone without your permission. But it could be a step backward for user privacy and the security of your personal data.
According to a report from 404 Media, Magnet Forensics — the company behind the GrayKey device police use to crack open iPhones — has developed a new workaround that lets anyone with a GrayKey sidestep Apple’s Inactivity Reboot feature, plus a whole lot more. And it’s been using this exploit since at least early 2025, when a video seen by 404 Media was dated.
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