iPhones might be harder for police to unlock, thanks to new reboot feature
Apple's latest mobile operating system update introduces code that complicates unlocking iPhones, affecting both law enforcement and thieves.
MAIN POINTS
- New code in Apple's mobile OS makes iPhone unlocking harder.
- Law enforcement officials report iPhones rebooting during forensic examinations.
- Security experts confirm the rebooting issue with stored iPhones.
- The update impacts both police investigations and potential thefts.
TAKEAWAYS
- Apple's update enhances iPhone security against unauthorized access.
- The rebooting issue poses challenges for forensic analysis.
- Law enforcement may need new strategies for iPhone examinations.
- Thieves face increased difficulty in bypassing iPhone security.