Yesterday, DriveSavers announced the launch of a new service that they have designed to unlock iOS devices for consumers. They are charging around $3,900 and are aiming to provide this service for those who have been locked out after too many entry attempts or access data on a deceased family member's device. This can have many security implications for iOS devices. Continue reading after the message from our sponsor: MailChimp!
A Message From Our Sponsor:
Special thanks to Mailchimp for our newsletter campaigns which has helped increased our viewership. Click on the image above or here to learn more and try it for yourself.
DriveSavers say that they are using a "new proprietary technology" to perform a service that has previously been limited to law enforcement agencies. It is uncertain as to exactly what technology DriveSavers is using, but it may be a passcode guessing feature or iCloud data related.
This news is somewhat scary, but is at least comforted by DriveSavers security protocols. If the technology were to fall into the wrong hands it could be madness. It would allow criminals to access device for the wrong reasons, but DriveSavers has good intentions with this technology.
The previously well known recovery method known as the GrayKey box. This device could brute force passcode on an iOS device. It was allegedly disabled with iOS 12. DriveSavers is using strict identification protocols, and sometimes requests documents including death certificates, probate documents, court document, as well as others.
Thanks for reading! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iKillTheApple and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iKillTheApple/ and share this with your friends.
This news is somewhat scary, but is at least comforted by DriveSavers security protocols. If the technology were to fall into the wrong hands it could be madness. It would allow criminals to access device for the wrong reasons, but DriveSavers has good intentions with this technology.
The previously well known recovery method known as the GrayKey box. This device could brute force passcode on an iOS device. It was allegedly disabled with iOS 12. DriveSavers is using strict identification protocols, and sometimes requests documents including death certificates, probate documents, court document, as well as others.
Thanks for reading! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iKillTheApple and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iKillTheApple/ and share this with your friends.