GrayKey

Reporting by 404 Media describes how law enforcement can get around the iPhone's automatic inactivity reboot, a security feature that restarts locked devices to protect their data, using the GrayKey forensics tool. The report has sparked renewed debate over iPhone security, Apple's protections against police searches, and the effectiveness of safeguards meant to keep seized phones locked.

A leaked video suggests GrayKey, the phone unlocking tool made by forensics firm Magnet Forensics, can bypass an iPhone security feature that automatically reboots locked devices, which had been keeping police from extracting data. The claim, reported by 404 Media, raises fresh concerns about Apple's cat-and-mouse battle with law enforcement over access to seized iPhones.

A 404 Media report says law enforcement can bypass the iPhone's automatic inactivity reboot — a security feature that locks devices after a period of inactivity — using GrayKey forensics tools, allowing access to locked phones. The finding has prompted debate about mobile security, Apple's protections, and police surveillance powers.

Forensic tool GrayKey, used by law enforcement to unlock iPhones, may have found a way around Apple's reboot protection feature, which locks down devices after inactivity to block access. The report from AppleInsider suggests the iPhone security measure could be less effective than intended, raising new questions about the privacy of seized devices.

A leaked video claims GrayKey, a phone-hacking tool widely used by law enforcement, may be able to preserve an iPhone's unlocked state after it has been opened, allowing investigators to extract data even from devices secured with a passcode. If accurate, the capability would significantly expand police access to locked iPhones and raise fresh concerns about the security of Apple's devices and the privacy of their owners.

Grayshift, the company behind the GrayKey device used by law enforcement to unlock iPhones, can reportedly get around Apple's 'Inactivity Reboot' security feature, according to 9to5Mac. The feature, introduced to protect iPhones from forensic tools, restarts locked devices to make them harder to crack. If confirmed, the report suggests police access to locked iPhones may remain possible despite Apple's latest protections.

Magnet Forensics has reportedly found a way around Apple's 72-hour inactivity reboot, a security feature that locks iPhones after periods of no use. Leaked footage suggests GrayKey Preserve hardware can capture a phone's vulnerable unlocked state and maintain access even after a restart. Apple has not confirmed the exploit, and researchers suspect the device's clock may be involved.

Magnet Forensics, the company behind GrayKey, has developed new technology to get around the inactivity reboot on smartphones. GrayKey is a popular tool sold to law enforcement agencies that allows them to unlock and access data stored in iPhones and Android smartphones. The development raises fresh concerns about the security of data on locked devices and the capabilities available to police forces.

Reports suggest GrayKey, the forensic device used by law enforcement to unlock iPhones, may be able to bypass the automatic inactivity reboot that Apple introduced to protect devices from unauthorized access. The inactivity reboot was designed to lock down an iPhone's data after a period of non-use, complicating forensic extraction. If confirmed, the capability would reignite debate over police access to encrypted devices and the strength of Apple's security protections.