Engadget has discovered restoring a used iPhone does not actually erase the contents of the flash, meaning your data is available to anyone with the proper tools until it's overwritten. What is worse, it appears that Apple doesn't do a low-level format when refurbishing iPhones either.
Case in point - an Oregon State Police detective was able to use forensic software to pull files, emails, and screenshots off an out-of-the-box refurbished iPhone. Since Apple doesn't provide users direct access to the iPhone's filesystem, it's basically impossible to clear your personal data short of restoring and filling your iPhone with junk data.
Source article here.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Refurbished iPhones are an excellent source of previous users' data
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