#Graykey iphone unlocker full#
The source advised the time for this process can vary from two hours for shorter passcodes up to three days or longer for six-digit versions.Īfter unlocking, the iPhone can be connected back to the GrayKey device to download the full contents of the filesystem, which are accessible through a web-based interface on a connected computer.
#Graykey iphone unlocker software#
The iPhones can be disconnected from the unit after about two minutes, but after disconnection, software will continue running on the iPhones to crack the security, later showing the passcode and other details on the iPhone's screen. The tool is marketed as being able to extract the full filesystem from an iPhone, and is able to perform brute-force passcode attacks against the device in a short period of time.Īn anonymous source of MalwareBytes Labs reveals it to be a small gray box, measuring four inches square by two inches deep, with two Lightning cables on the front of the device allowing two iPhones to be connected at the same time. GrayKey is generally accepted to be the best iPhone hacking tool around, and there's little Apple can do to change that right now.The recently surfaced 'GrayKey' tool from startup Grayshift offers a way for government agencies and members of law enforcement to gain access to an iPhone without sending it off for analysis by security analysts. This will assist in protecting our forensic examination techniques, and capabilities," they wrote when requesting that the device's purchase be made exempt from public records.Īpple continues to make tweaks to iOS and iPhones to prevent the GrayKey boxes from working, but that's a cat and mouse chase that will never end. "This will prohibit Purchasing from posting notice of the purchase and disclosing acquisition of this system. The document adds that "If this feature is utilized on one or more iOS device(s), it is of critical importance that such iOS device(s) remain in your possession and control until after the software agent has been successfully installed on the iOS device(s), and you acknowledge and agree to maintain possession and control of such iOS device(s) until such time." Generally speaking an agent is a piece of software installed on a device.Īs Motherboard notes, some agencies try to prevent the public from ever knowing that they have bought GrayKey devices, with a City of Orlando law enforcement official doing exactly that in 2018.
"Without limiting and foregoing, you acknowledge and agree that you will not disclose the existence of any GrayKey features and solutions designed to circumvent USB Restricted Mode released in iOS 11.4.1 and updated throughout future iOS versions made available to you on or about the date hereof," one section reads. This was taken from a document signed by the Illinois State Police earlier this year.
One section highlighted by Motherboard relates to GrayKey's ability to bypass USB Restricted Mode, a state that was introduced in iOS 11.4.1 that was designed to prevent devices like GrayKey from working. While these kinds of documents are normally heavily redacted to ensure some of their contents can't be read by people like us, this particular one appears to have been missed - giving us new insight into GrayKey's capabilities and what police departments need to do if they want to use it. What's more, it appears to have not been redacted. Those police departments tend to sign non-disclosure agreements with GrayShift and one of those documents has been obtained by Motherboard. GrayShift is the company behind GrayKey, the device law enforcement outfits use when they need to get into a locked iPhone to gather evidence.