Attackers Use Underground Hacking Forum to Strip Activation Lock from iPhones

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Checkm8.info, an underground hacking forum is offering users a convenient way to strip ‘activation lock’ from iPhones with its pay-for-hacking service. However, iOS security analysts believe the hackers are tricking people to remove protections from stolen iPhones.

Activation lock essentially prohibits anyone from activating the device until the owner enters the requested credentials. The lock is enabled when the administrator sets up Find My, the Apple service that allows people to track the location of their iPhone, Mac, or Apple Watch.

“Activation Lock,” a text popup across the iPhone’s screen read. “This iPhone is linked to an Apple ID. Enter the Apple ID and password that were used to set up this iPhone.”

The hackers are using checkra1n, an open-source jailbreaking tool published in 2019. Checkra1n employs an exploit called checkm8 designed by the developer known as Axi0mX. According to checkm8.info’s website, Checkm8 is only applicable for devices running iOS versions 12 to 14.8.1 because the latest iPhones have updated

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