USB Restricted Mode in iOS 11.4.1 now available to all iPhone users

The latest version of iOS includes bug fixes and at least one new feature that might be of interest to security-minded users. Continue reading USB Restricted Mode in iOS 11.4.1 now available to all iPhone users

USB Accessory Can Defeat iOS’s New “USB Restricted Mode” Security Feature

With the release of iOS 11.4.1, Apple has finally rolled out a new security feature designed to protect your devices against USB accessories that connect to the data port, making it harder for law enforcement and hackers to break into your iPhone or iP… Continue reading USB Accessory Can Defeat iOS’s New “USB Restricted Mode” Security Feature

New iOS security feature can be defeated by a $39 adapter… sold by Apple

Yesterday Apple released a brace of updates for its software – fixing bugs and patching security holes in the likes of MacOS, watchOS, tvOS, Safari, iTunes for Windows, iCloud for Windows, and iOS for iPhones and iPads. The update for iOS, bringi… Continue reading New iOS security feature can be defeated by a $39 adapter… sold by Apple

Cops Are Confident iPhone Hackers Have Found a Workaround to Apple’s New Security Feature

“Grayshift has gone to great lengths to future proof their technology and stated that they have already defeated this security feature in the beta build.” Continue reading Cops Are Confident iPhone Hackers Have Found a Workaround to Apple’s New Security Feature

Apple Is Testing a Feature That Could Kill Police iPhone Unlockers

Apple’s new security feature, USB Restricted Mode, is in the iOS 12 Beta, and it could kill the popular iPhone unlocking tools for cops made by Cellebrite and GrayShift. Continue reading Apple Is Testing a Feature That Could Kill Police iPhone Unlockers