Russian password-retrieval companyElcomsoftfirst discovered that local back-ups now use a different password security mechanism that avoids certain security checks.

We discovered an alternative password verification mechanism added to iOS 10 backups.

We are addressing this issue in an upcoming security update.

Apple’s weakened iOS 10 backups exposes your iPhone to password hackers

This does not affect iCloud back-ups.

Additional security is also available with FileVault whole disk encryption.

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source: www.techworm.net