iOS 13 (Beta) Forensics
iOS 13 is on the way. While the new mobile OS is still in beta, so far we have not discovered many revolutionary changes in the security department. At the same time, there are quite a few things forensic specialists will need to know about the new iteration of Apple’s mobile operating system. In this article, we’ll be discussing the changes and their meaning for the mobile forensics.
by Vladimir Katalov
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2019/07/ios-13-beta-forensics/
#iOS13 #iPhone #smartphone #forensics #backups #decryption #dfir #software #encryption
iOS 13 is on the way. While the new mobile OS is still in beta, so far we have not discovered many revolutionary changes in the security department. At the same time, there are quite a few things forensic specialists will need to know about the new iteration of Apple’s mobile operating system. In this article, we’ll be discussing the changes and their meaning for the mobile forensics.
by Vladimir Katalov
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2019/07/ios-13-beta-forensics/
#iOS13 #iPhone #smartphone #forensics #backups #decryption #dfir #software #encryption
Using Screen Time Password to Protect iPhone Local Backups
The iOS backup system is truly unrivalled. The highly comprehensive, versatile and secure backups can be created with Apple iTunes. For the user, local backups are a convenient and easy way to transfer data to a new device or restore an existing one. In malicious hands, the backup becomes a dangerous weapon. Logins and passwords from the Keychain allow hackers accessing the user’s social accounts, messages, and financial information. A backup password can be set to protect local backups, but it can be removed just as easily shall the hacker have access to the physical iPhone and know its passcode. Let's discuss how the Screen Time password can be used to further strengthen the protection of local backups.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2020/09/using-screen-time-password-to-protect-iphone-local-backups/
#iphone #ios #itsecurity #backups #mobilesecurity
The iOS backup system is truly unrivalled. The highly comprehensive, versatile and secure backups can be created with Apple iTunes. For the user, local backups are a convenient and easy way to transfer data to a new device or restore an existing one. In malicious hands, the backup becomes a dangerous weapon. Logins and passwords from the Keychain allow hackers accessing the user’s social accounts, messages, and financial information. A backup password can be set to protect local backups, but it can be removed just as easily shall the hacker have access to the physical iPhone and know its passcode. Let's discuss how the Screen Time password can be used to further strengthen the protection of local backups.
👉 https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2020/09/using-screen-time-password-to-protect-iphone-local-backups/
#iphone #ios #itsecurity #backups #mobilesecurity