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.

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.