iTunes backup protocol
Definition
Apple's proprietary protocol for transferring device data to a computer. Used by forensic tools to conduct logical acquisition of iOS devices; backup files are stored in a structured format and may be encrypted with a user-set password.
Related terms
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- File-system extraction
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Explained in
- Logical and File-System AcquisitionApple's proprietary protocol for transferring device data to a computer. Used by forensic tools to conduct logical acquisition of iOS devices; backup files are...