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Backup keybag

Definition

A data structure in iOS encrypted backups that holds the per-class encryption keys used to protect individual files. The keybag itself is wrapped by a key derived from the backup password using PBKDF2. Without the correct password, the keybag cannot be unwrapped and file content remains encrypted.

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  • Device Backup ForensicsA data structure in iOS encrypted backups that holds the per-class encryption keys used to protect individual files. The keybag itself is wrapped by a key deri...

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