A new iPhone security feature in iOS 18 will make it tough for forensic analysts to obtain data from a locked device
In case you missed it, Apple released iOS 18.1 late last month. The update introduced a new security feature that will make it tougher for law enforcement agencies to use forensic tools to access pertinent data. Originally discovered by 404media, the latest iOS update now reboots an iPhone if it hasn't been unlocked in four days. While this might seem innocuous, Apple's new reboot process prompts the iPhone to fall back into a Before First Unlock state.
This state allows various types of data and select system functions to remain active and accessible. When a phone enters a BFU state, the iPhone essentially locks down to a more significant degree. The DigForCE Lab at Dakota State University adds some pertinent context: A phone that is in the AFU state is that of any phone that has been unlocked at least once since the device has been reset or completely powered off.
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