All You Wanted To Know About iOS Backups
April 17th, 2024 by Oleg Afonin
iOS backup passwords are a frequent topic in our blog. We published numerous articles about these passwords, and we do realize it might be hard for a reader to get a clear picture from these scattered articles. This one publication is to rule them all. We’ll talk about what these passwords are, how they affect things, how to recover them, whether they can be reset, and whether you should bother. We’ll summarize years of research and provide specific recommendations for dealing with passwords.
A Comprehensive Guide to Essential Tools for Elcomsoft iOS Forensic Toolkit
January 3rd, 2024 by Elcomsoft R&D
Elcomsoft iOS Forensic Toolkit (EIFT) is a powerful software designed to acquire data from various Apple devices, ranging from iPhones to HomePods. However, to make the most of this tool, you’ll need more than just the software itself. In this article, we will quickly review the mandatory and optional accessories that are essential for the effective use of the product.
A Comprehensive Instruction Manual on Installing the Extraction Agent
December 27th, 2023 by Oleg Afonin
This guide covers the correct installation procedure for Elcomsoft low-level extraction agent, an integral part of iOS Forensic Toolkit that helps extracting the file system and keychain from supported iOS devices. This instruction manual provides a step-by-step guide for setting up a device and installing the extraction agent. We’ve included suggestions from troubleshooting scenarios and recommendations we derived during testing.
iOS 17.3 Developer Preview: Stolen Device Protection
December 20th, 2023 by Oleg Afonin
The first developer beta of iOS 17.3 includes Stolen Device Protection, a major new security feature designed to protect the user’s sensitive information stored in the device and in iCloud account if their iPhone is stolen and the thief gets access to the phone’s passcode. This optional feature could represent a significant change in how Apple looks at security, where currently the passcode is king. At this time, no detailed documentation is available; developers are getting a prompt to test the feature when installing the new beta.
iOS Forensic Toolkit: Exploring the Linux Edition
November 30th, 2023 by Oleg Afonin
The latest update of iOS Forensic Toolkit brought an all-new Linux edition, opening up a world of possibilities in mobile device analysis. The highly anticipated Linux edition preserves and expands the features previously available to macOS and Windows users. Forensic professionals can now perform advanced logical and low-level extractions with the aid of a custom extraction agent and extract information using the bootloader-level exploit, making forensic analysis more accessible on Linux platforms.
Forensic Insights into Apple Watch Data Extraction
November 30th, 2023 by Oleg Afonin
The latest update to the iOS Forensic Toolkit has expanded data extraction support for older models of Apple Watch, introducing low-level extraction capabilities for Apple Watch Series 0, Series 1, and Series 2. In a landscape where new devices are released on a yearly schedule, we stand committed to a balanced approach. While it’s easy for many to dismiss older devices, we recognize their significance as they frequently reappear in the labs of forensic experts. It is important to emphasize that, unlike many, we cater to the needs of experts who have to deal with legacy devices. This enhancement enables macOS and Linux users to delve deeper into these watches, retrieving crucial information such as passwords and complete file systems.
Using and Troubleshooting the checkm8 Exploit
October 31st, 2023 by Oleg Afonin
The bootloader vulnerability affecting several generations of Apple devices opens the door to forensically sound extraction. In today’s article we’ll discuss the compatibility and features of this exploit with different devices, iOS versions, and platforms. In addition, we’ll provide security professionals and researchers with valuable insight into potential issues and solutions when working with checkm8.
iOS Forensic Toolkit 8 Lands on Windows
October 5th, 2023 by Oleg Afonin
We have exciting news: iOS Forensic Toolkit 8 is now available for Windows users in the all-new Windows edition. The new build maintains and extends the functionality of EIFT 7, which is now approaching the end of its life cycle. In addition, we’ve made the Toolkit portable, eliminating the need for installation. Learn what’s new in the eights version of the Toolkit!
iOS Forensic Toolkit: Troubleshooting Low-Level Extraction Agent
September 12th, 2023 by Oleg Afonin
In this tutorial, we will address common issues faced by users of the iOS Forensic Toolkit when installing and using the low-level extraction agent for accessing the file system and keychain on iOS devices. This troubleshooting guide is based on the valuable feedback and data received by our technical support team.
What to Do When Password Recovery Attacks Stall
August 22nd, 2023 by Oleg Afonin
Have you ever tried to unlock a password but couldn’t succeed? This happens when the password is really strong and designed to be hard to break quickly. In this article, we’ll explain why this can be a tough challenge and what you can do about it.
Open-Sourcing Orange Pi R1 Plus LTS Software for Firewall Functionality: Secure Sideloading of Extraction Agent
August 3rd, 2023 by Oleg Afonin
We are excited to announce the release of an open-source software for Orange Pi R1 LTS designed to provide firewall functionality for sideloading, signing, and verifying the extraction agent that delivers robust file system imaging and keychain decryption on a wide range of Apple devices with iOS Forensic Toolkit. This development aims to address the growing security challenge faced by forensic experts when sideloading the extraction agent using regular and developer Apple accounts.
