The hack was discovered by London - based security experts at MDSec . They built a device capable of simulating a person 's PIN password over USB . This user then checks every combination until the correct one is detected . apple is even able to bypass apple 's plug - in fail safe that locks the device after 10 incorrect attempts are made .
The hack was discovered by London-based security experts at MDSec . They built a device capable of simulating a person 's PIN entry over USB . This gadget then tries every combination until the correct one is found . Hack is even able to bypass Apple 's built-in fail safe that locks the device after 10 incorrect attempts are made .