The battle between Android and iPhone has been apparent since the launch of both operating systems. Sometimes in a veiled way and sometimes in one or the other, as is often the case security and privacy policies. In fact, Apple emphasizes how secure the data of users using their phones, often comparing disputes undoubtedly with their major competitors. And they probably don't succeed that much.
It is clear that Android has had issues with security and privacy as data leaks around its systems are notable, and the fact that it is easy to get infected with malware through the official system store. Now well: Is iPhone really encrypted better than Android?
According to Rex, all iPhone's are at risk
Although the names are a big surprise, the digital crime detective shown by his deputy is supporting them with his work in the police department. As mentioned, US government institutions use tools such as Cellebrite to access the smartphones involved in the police. This company, Cellebrite, is the only company that knows that it can break the security of multiple telephone, every iPhone is included.
The newly introduced Cellebrite works with some police departments in the United States, also the FBI. As a comprehensive Vice report shows, the company has access to a wealth of smartphones, both iPhone and Android. Among these details are sensitive records such as calls, SMS, location, app details and multimedia files of the phone
Police can easily access the data of most smartphones, at least according to officials' words
He digital forensic investigator Rex Kiser It clarifies the current state of calls regarding security and privacy. Always according to your ability and under the tools you have in hand.
"Some recent operating systems are more complex to obtain data than others. I think most [phone] manufacturers are just trying to make it harder for the police to get data on those phones … for fear of consumer privacy".
"Currently, we're getting into iPhones. Last year we weren't able to get into iPhones, but we were able to access all of Android. Now we don't have access to many Android phones".
Other information that may be accessed by tools such as Cellebrite is Multimedia content for public applications, web browsing or GPS tracking; on devices like Google Pixel 2 or Samsung Galaxy S9. In addition, the Deputy President highlights the additional difficulties caused by certain Android layers: for example, Investigators failed to release anything on the Huawei P20 Pro.
Having the latest Android software and mobile phone is a guarantee of privacy, and security
While it is surprising that the iPhone is much safer than other Android devices, we have to put it in context: reference is always made to the tools used by police investigators. There may be other ways to violate anonymity program security, for example. Or not yet available.
Via | Android Authority