Live data from Hacker News

FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because Lockdown Mode enabled

404media.co

361–370 of 565 posts

Re: FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because Lockdown Mode enabled

#361
post #324

Is there an implication here that they could get into an iPhone with lower security settings enabled? There's Advanced Data Protection, which E2EEs more of your data in iCloud. There's the FaceID unlock state, which US law enforcement can compel you to unlock; but penta-click the power button and you go into PIN unlock state, which they cannot compel you to unlock. My understanding of Lockdown Mode was that it babyif…

Yes

Re: FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because Lockdown Mode enabled

#362

What is she investigated for?

They're not actually investigating her, they're investigating a source that leaked her classified materials.

Did the individual store the classified material in the bathroom at his beach-side resort?

Re: FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because Lockdown Mode enabled

#363

I find it so frustrating that Lockdown Mode is so all-or-nothing. I want some of the lockdown stuff (No facetime and message attachments from strangers, no link previews, no device connections), but like half of the other ones I don't want. Why can't I just toggle an iMessage setting for "no link preview, no attachments", or a general setting for "no automatic device connection to untrusted computers while locked"? W…

>* Lockdown Mode disables javascript JIT in the browser - I want fast javascript, I use some websites and apps that cannot function without it, and non-JIT js drains battery more

This feature has the benefit of teaching users (correctly) that browsing the internet on a phone has always been a terrible idea.

Re: FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because Lockdown Mode enabled

#364
post #267

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Reminder that you can press the iPhone power button five times to require passcode for the next unlock.

Serious question. If I am re-entering the US after traveling abroad, can customs legally ask me to turn the phone back on and/or seize my phone? I am a US citizen. Out of habit, I keep my phone off during the flight and turn it on after clearing customs.

[dead]

Re: FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because Lockdown Mode enabled

#365

Remember...they can make you use touch id...they can't make you give them your password. https://x.com/runasand/status/2017659019251343763?s=20 The FBI was able to access Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's Signal messages because she used Signal on her work laptop. The laptop accepted Touch ID for authentication, meaning the agents were allowed to require her to unlock it.

They can hold you in contempt for 18 months for not giving your password, https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/02/man-who-refused-....

Re: FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because Lockdown Mode enabled

#366

Remember...they can make you use touch id...they can't make you give them your password. https://x.com/runasand/status/2017659019251343763?s=20 The FBI was able to access Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's Signal messages because she used Signal on her work laptop. The laptop accepted Touch ID for authentication, meaning the agents were allowed to require her to unlock it.

Is the knowledge of which finger to use protected as much as a passcode? Law enforcement might have the authority to physically hold the owner's finger to the device, but it seems that the owner has the right to refuse to disclose which finger is the right one. If law enforcement doesn't guess correctly in a few tries, the device could lock itself and require the passcode. Another reason to use my dog's nose instead…

There's only ten possible guesses, and most people use their thumb and/or index finger, leaving four much likelier guesses.

Also, IANAL, but I'm pretty sure that if law enforcement has a warrant to seize property from you, they're not obligated to do so immediately the instant they see you - they could have someone follow you and watch to see how you unlock your phone before seizing it.

Re: FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because Lockdown Mode enabled

#367

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It isn’t. Settings > Privacy & Security > Wired Accessories Set to ask for new accessories or always ask.

I have to warn you, it does get annoying when you plug in your power-only cable and it still nags you with the question. But it does work as intended!

You might want to check that charger. I have the same option set to ask every time and it never appears for chargers.

Re: FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because Lockdown Mode enabled

#368

Remember...they can make you use touch id...they can't make you give them your password. https://x.com/runasand/status/2017659019251343763?s=20 The FBI was able to access Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's Signal messages because she used Signal on her work laptop. The laptop accepted Touch ID for authentication, meaning the agents were allowed to require her to unlock it.

Is the knowledge of which finger to use protected as much as a passcode? Law enforcement might have the authority to physically hold the owner's finger to the device, but it seems that the owner has the right to refuse to disclose which finger is the right one. If law enforcement doesn't guess correctly in a few tries, the device could lock itself and require the passcode. Another reason to use my dog's nose instead…

0.1 in itself is a very good odd, and 0.1 * n tries is even more laughable. Also most people have two fingers touchID, which makes this number close to half in reality.

Re: FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because Lockdown Mode enabled

#369
post #267

Remember...they can make you use touch id...they can't make you give them your password. https://x.com/runasand/status/2017659019251343763?s=20 The FBI was able to access Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's Signal messages because she used Signal on her work laptop. The laptop accepted Touch ID for authentication, meaning the agents were allowed to require her to unlock it.

Reminder that you can press the iPhone power button five times to require passcode for the next unlock.

Did you know that on most models of iPhone, saying "Hey Siri, who's iPhone is this?" will disable biometric authentication until the passcode is entered?

Re: FBI couldn't get into WaPo reporter's iPhone because Lockdown Mode enabled

#370
post #355

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Even if his total contribution is positive, his current contribution is quite bad. And most of that bad has been tied directly to x.

I can atleast still voice against Israeli genocide there. I am good for now.

How many people do you think see those tweets, how many minds do you think you have changed, and at what mental cost to yourself?
Post reply on HN