Once the password is set, iOS will prompt for the Screen Time passcode if an expert attempts to reset the device backup password (iTunes backup password) in addition to the screen lock passcode. The Screen Time passcode is an optional feature in iOS 12/13/14 and newer versions that can be used to secure the Content & Privacy Restrictions. As opposed to authorizing a new Apple device, Elcomsoft Phone Breaker does not become part of the circle of trust and does not require a middleware device, thus offering truly forensic extraction of protected records.

iCloud KeychainĮlcomsoft Phone Breaker is the only tool on the market to access, extract and decrypt iCloud Keychain, Apple's cloud-based system for storing and syncing passwords, credit card data and other highly sensitive information across devices. Accessing end-to-end encrypted data requires the user's full authentication credentials including second authentication factor, as well as a system password or screen lock password to one of the user's devices. Protected categories include iCloud Keychain, iCloud Messages, Health, Screen Time and Maps data. End-to-End Encryption in iCloudĮlcomsoft Phone Breaker enables access to iCloud data with end-to-end encryption.

All that’s needed to access online data stored in the cloud service are the original user’s authentication credentials including the second authentication factor.

Online backups and synchronized data can be acquired by forensic specialists without having the original iOS device in hands. Elcomsoft Phone Breaker supports the extraction of cloud backups and synced data from Apple iCloud and Microsoft Account, enabling remote acquisition of iPhone and iPad devices as well as Windows devices, Skype and other Microsoft software. Cloud Acquisition via Apple iCloud and Microsoft AccountĬloud acquisition is a highly effective way of retrieving up-to-date information backed up or synced by modern smartphones with their respective cloud services.

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