Government contractor attempts to buy 'Graykey' iPhone hacking tool from journalists

In a particularly unusual situation, a contractor for the United States government reportedly tried to purchase digital forensics technology from a group of journalists.A government contractor reportedly tried to purchase Graykey tools from journalists.The contractor in question, FSR Consulting LLC, which does business as Cirrus Systems, sent out an email inquiring about pricing for Magnet Forensics' Graykey, a tool primarily used by law enforcement agencies and digital forensics experts. With the tool, it's possible to bypass the encryption and security measures of both Android and iOS devices.Law enforcement officials typically use Graykey during criminal investigations, where there is a need to access private information such as messages, photos, app data, and metadata. The software itself is not available to the general public or the private sector, as per the Magnet Forensics website. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums