Apple confirmed the closing technical loopholes that allowed law enforcement agencies, and not only them, to hack iPhone with the help of special devices that connect via USB. This was reported by the New York Times.
Apple told about the planned software upgrades, which will shut down charging port and data transfer in an hour after locking the smartphone. This feature was used for headphones and chargers. To receive or transmit data through the port, you’ll need to enter a password to unlock the smartphone.
The feature is called USB Restricted Mode. It does not allow you to connect USB accessories to iPhone and iPad after an hour in sulochana condition. She has already appeared in iOS 12, which is now at the testing stage, and is activated in settings by default.
This approach will hamper the hacking of Apple mobile devices with law enforcement agencies or criminals wanting to access content. Tools for hacking the iPhone, like GrayKey use the Lightning port to install the software and crack the password on your smartphone. With the release of iOS 12 on a burglary the police will have limited time in one hour since the last unlock the phone. In such circumstances, the same GrayKey becomes useless.