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Phone Encryption And Data Protection

6 questions · ~5 min · intermediate

Six questions on how phone encryption works, from per-file keys and protection classes to Secure Enclave rate limiting, BFU/AFU state, and why cloud backups can undermine on-device security.

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What is the difference between BFU (Before First Unlock) and AFU (After First Unlock) state on an encrypted phone, and why does it matter for forensics?

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