New Apple Security Feature Reboots iPhones After 3 days, Researchers Confirm
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New Apple Security Feature Reboots iPhones After 3 days, Researchers Confirm
Apple's commitment to user privacy has once again taken center stage with the introduction of a new security feature in iOS 18: the inactivity reboot. This feature, designed to automatically restart iPhones that haven't been unlocked for 72 hours, has sparked both praise and concern, particularly within the law enforcement community. Understanding the Inactivity Reboot Before iOS 18, iPhones, even when idle, remained in an "After First Unlock" (AFU) state. In this state, certain data might be accessible to forensic tools, even without the user's passcode. The inactivity reboot changes this dynamic by forcing the device into a "Before First Unlock" (BFU) state after three days of inactivity. The BFU state offers significant security advantages: Enhanced Encryption: The user's encryption keys remain locked within the iPhone's secure enclave chip, making it virtually impossible to access data without the correct passcode. Hinders Outdated Tools: Forensi…
