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Cops Can Bypass iPhone's Automatic Reboot to Get into Locked Phones

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  1. axus · · focus · HN ↗
    Does this mean iPhones are worth more to steal?
    1. klinquist · · focus · HN ↗
      No. This requires an expensive license for a government agency to purchase in order to take advantage of this functionality.
      1. polskibus · · focus · HN ↗
        Can you provide a reference to that?
        1. petergs · · focus · HN ↗
          The article references Magnet Forensic’s Graykey being used for this. Wikipedia shows its like 15-30k per year[1]. Doubt the relevant exploit is available to the average phone thief.

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          1. toast0 · · focus · HN ↗
            But still available to the above average phone thief that has a buddy in digital forensics that helps him prep the goods for sale.
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