Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest scintillating tech news from TechWafer about gadgets and entrancing business news.

    What's Hot

    Xiaomi and Leica Camera announce long-term strategic cooperation: A new era of mobile imaging begins in July

    May 24, 2022

    What New Features Will OB34 Bring to Free Fire?

    May 24, 2022

    Free Fire’s OB34 Craftland Stuns Gamers Like Never Before!

    May 23, 2022
    TechWaferTechWafer
    • Technology
    • Mobile
    • How to
    • Hardware
    • Business
    • Gaming
    • Prices
    TechWaferTechWafer
    Home » Apple’s new USB security feature has a major loophole
    Apple

    Apple’s new USB security feature has a major loophole

    Muhammad Irfan RazaBy Muhammad Irfan RazaJuly 10, 2018Updated:November 30, 20192 Mins Read
    USB Restricted Mode
    ADVERTISEMENT

    Yesterday, Apple has introduced a new USB Restricted Mode, which was introduced along with iOS 11.4.1 release.

    This new update may not be as secure as like the previous update. This feature is specially designed to protect iPhones from USB devices being used by law enforcement to decode your passcode.

    This feature works by disabling USB access, after which the phone will be locked for an hour. However, a Computer security company named as ElcomSoft has already found a trick to break it.

    ADVERTISEMENT

    The firm’s Researchers have found that they have the ability to reset that one hour counter if they plug in a USB accessory within that window.

    And, it does not matter that whether that USB accessory used with the phone in the past.

    The test showed that the bypass works even with USB 3 camera adapter of Apple, which will cost you almost $39 from the online Apple Store.

    Still, Elcomsoft has been testing this new feature with various other adaptors although the company claimed that the same method does not work with the cheaper $9 Lightning to 3.5mm adaptor.

    According to Oleg Aonin:

    “Once the police officer seizes an iPhone, he or she would need to immediately connect that iPhone to a compatible USB accessory to prevent USB Restricted Mode lock after one hour.”

    Then he questions the chances of a device getting seized within an hour after its last unlock.

    “Quite high. We were not able to find any recent stats, but even two years ago an average user unlocked their iPhone at least 80 times a day.”

    Despite, the Elcomsoft claimed that the technique to delay the Restricted Mode by attaching an iPhone device to an untrusted USB accessory is “probably nothing more than an oversight.”

    However, the company has revealed this new Restricted Mode in the first place to prevent law enforcement accesses users’ data.

    It is very odd to see why the company has purposefully included this type of loophole. It is unclear that what remedial actions the company will take to overcome this problem in subsequent iOS’ version.

    ADVERTISEMENT
    Share. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Reddit LinkedIn Tumblr
    Apple
    Muhammad Irfan Raza

    Irfan Raza is Editor at TechWafer covering Everything about Apple including Mac, iPhones, iMac, iMac Pro, MacBook, and How-tos.

    Related Posts

    Xiaomi and Leica Camera announce long-term strategic cooperation: A new era of mobile imaging begins in July

    May 24, 2022

    Ken who made the first USB-C iPhone showcases world’s first USB-C AirPods!

    May 22, 2022
    Add A Comment

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Editors Picks

    Free Fire’s OB34 Craftland Stuns Gamers Like Never Before!

    May 23, 2022

    ASUS ROG Phone 6 To Feature  Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Processor!

    May 22, 2022

    Ken who made the first USB-C iPhone showcases world’s first USB-C AirPods!

    May 22, 2022

    Infinix Note 12 with 50 MP Camera and Helio G96 Processor Announced!

    May 20, 2022
    ADVERTISEMENT
    Latest Updates

    Xiaomi and Leica Camera announce long-term strategic cooperation: A new era of mobile imaging begins in July

    May 24, 2022

    What New Features Will OB34 Bring to Free Fire?

    May 24, 2022

    Free Fire’s OB34 Craftland Stuns Gamers Like Never Before!

    May 23, 2022
    About Us
    About Us

    TechWafer.com is one of growing technology blog reviewing internet products and covering latest technology news. Do you love technology as much we do?

    Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube
    Our Picks

    Xiaomi and Leica Camera announce long-term strategic cooperation: A new era of mobile imaging begins in July

    May 24, 2022

    What New Features Will OB34 Bring to Free Fire?

    May 24, 2022

    Free Fire’s OB34 Craftland Stuns Gamers Like Never Before!

    May 23, 2022
    Sections
    • Featured
    • Technology
    • Mobile
    • Gaming
    • How to
    • Entertainment
    • Software
    • Hardware
    COMPANY
    • About Us
    • Advertise
    • Team
    • Contact Us
    • Cookies Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • DMCA Policy
    © 2022 TechWafer

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.