How Hackers and Scammers Break into iCloud-Locked iPhones

Re:How Hackers and Scammers Break into iCloud-Locked iPhones by Someone on Wednesday May 08, 2019 @07:53PM (#19864092)

I think it may be stretching it a bit, but do not rule out that “Asking” for a password and using it or forcing a user to use it could be seen as breaking into a computer system.

If so, this could lead to an additional sentence, for cybercrime.

As a robber, you probably also do not really want to spend time “negotiating” with your victim over their password, thus giving them more time to see your face, spot your accent, etc.

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Re:How Hackers and Scammers Break into iCloud-Locked iPhones by gruez on Wednesday May 08, 2019 @09:42PM (#19864619)

>If so, this could lead to an additional sentence, for cybercrime.

I think you're giving criminals too much credit here. Risking a few years in jail to get $200 when you can get that risk free working a minimum wage job means they either don't care about the punishment, or they don't think they're going to be caught.

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Re:How Hackers and Scammers Break into iCloud-Locked iPhones by mengmeng on Thursday May 09, 2019 @02:43AM (#19865942)

but you haven't worked a minimum wage job. and that hasn't been the only option available to you.

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