Detailed insights about a leading phone unlocking tool called Graykey are now going public.
The huge leak shared the inner workings of the popular tool that’s used by most law enforcement agencies for the likes of digital forensics. This is the first time that such a detailed insight was launched about what the offering is capable of, especially when it comes down to new iPhone models that use the current iOS 18 software.
The leaked material was first put on display by 404 Media who shed light on how the tool can still work to unlock different iPhones but within certain limits. This works on several devices that range from the iPhone 12 and go all the way up to the iPhone 16 range. However, it can only get access to some data from anyone running the iOS 18 series.
Anyone looking to attain data from such devices needs to make use of other means as the tool fails to deliver what they might be looking for.
There is also a surprising twist in these findings including how it does not delineate what the tool can and cannot do with the iPhones using iOS 18.1 that was launched in October this year. For now, what we feel is that it is yet to catch up. Hence, any device running this software version cannot unlock it.
The work of this tool on different iPhones is very tricky due to a large number of security updates, the performance seen on Android is a lot better. Here, it can unlock a huge chunk of data through Pixel phones, and that goes up to Pixel 9. This will only be the case if the device is present in the After First Unlock state. So all phones need to be unlocked at least a single time after getting booted up.
The news is a huge deal as this is the first time that the public is getting more awareness of what Graykey’s real capabilities are. In the past, it was all under the rug. This also provides more input to forensic experts in terms of a clearer image of the pros and cons that arise with cracking iPhone devices.
We must mention that experts did conclude from all this information that even if Graykey cannot unlock all data does not mean the fight with Apple and Google has ended. It’s all a part of a huge ordeal.
Google and Apple are always trying to remain safe by adding more updates to keep user information safe. This includes features such as Inactivity Reboot, and USB Restricted Mode. Apple is rolling out more and likes to stay ahead of the game when it comes down to user safety as seen over the years.
Whatever the case may be, the insights are interesting and you can read more about the whole list of findings as published in the article by Media 404.
Image: DIW
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The huge leak shared the inner workings of the popular tool that’s used by most law enforcement agencies for the likes of digital forensics. This is the first time that such a detailed insight was launched about what the offering is capable of, especially when it comes down to new iPhone models that use the current iOS 18 software.
The leaked material was first put on display by 404 Media who shed light on how the tool can still work to unlock different iPhones but within certain limits. This works on several devices that range from the iPhone 12 and go all the way up to the iPhone 16 range. However, it can only get access to some data from anyone running the iOS 18 series.
Anyone looking to attain data from such devices needs to make use of other means as the tool fails to deliver what they might be looking for.
There is also a surprising twist in these findings including how it does not delineate what the tool can and cannot do with the iPhones using iOS 18.1 that was launched in October this year. For now, what we feel is that it is yet to catch up. Hence, any device running this software version cannot unlock it.
The work of this tool on different iPhones is very tricky due to a large number of security updates, the performance seen on Android is a lot better. Here, it can unlock a huge chunk of data through Pixel phones, and that goes up to Pixel 9. This will only be the case if the device is present in the After First Unlock state. So all phones need to be unlocked at least a single time after getting booted up.
The news is a huge deal as this is the first time that the public is getting more awareness of what Graykey’s real capabilities are. In the past, it was all under the rug. This also provides more input to forensic experts in terms of a clearer image of the pros and cons that arise with cracking iPhone devices.
We must mention that experts did conclude from all this information that even if Graykey cannot unlock all data does not mean the fight with Apple and Google has ended. It’s all a part of a huge ordeal.
Google and Apple are always trying to remain safe by adding more updates to keep user information safe. This includes features such as Inactivity Reboot, and USB Restricted Mode. Apple is rolling out more and likes to stay ahead of the game when it comes down to user safety as seen over the years.
Whatever the case may be, the insights are interesting and you can read more about the whole list of findings as published in the article by Media 404.
Image: DIW
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