Police Alarmed as iPhones Reboot, Locking Them Out of Forensic Data! πŸ“±

Summary:

  1. Mysterious iPhone Reboots
    Law enforcement officers are facing an issue where iPhones in forensic storage are mysteriously rebooting, locking them out and making it more difficult to access data.

  2. Possible iOS 18 Update
    The reboots might be linked to a new security feature in iOS 18, which may trigger a reboot when iPhones are disconnected from a cellular network for an extended period.

  3. Impact on Forensic Tools
    After rebooting, the iPhones become more secure, preventing forensic tools from easily unlocking them, which complicates investigations.

  4. Unclear Cause
    While the exact cause is still uncertain, Detroit law enforcement officials have raised concerns, suggesting this could be related to Apple’s recent software updates.

  5. Apple’s Silence
    Apple has not yet confirmed whether this behavior is intentional or a result of a bug in the new update.

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:rofl: Dont fix the bug. Too many people lose their freedom for questioning a system that keep people in a cage. Profits are The unpaid Wages of The Workers. Karl Marx

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