Using the iPhone Recovery Key to Lock Owners Out of Their iPhones
Schneier on Security
APRIL 21, 2023
This a good example of a security feature that can sometimes harm security: Apple introduced the optional recovery key in 2020 to protect users from online hackers. Users who turn on the recovery key, a unique 28-digit code, must provide it when they want to reset their Apple ID password. iPhone thieves with your passcode can flip on the recovery key and lock you out.
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