Diving into the Digital Artifacts in iOS Keychain Data

Sep 19, 2023

Amber Schroader 

When dealing with Apple iOS devices, it is all about the layers. From the default apps, third-party apps, and keychain data, you can get a wealth of information from their handheld devices’ layers. When we start looking into the lower-level layers, such as keychain data, it is important to understand not only what this data is, but how it is generated.

So, what is Apple keychain data?

To put it simply, it is a built-in password management system that is designed to make the end user’s life easier. The big question is, does it? With such a variety of data stored in the Apple keychain, you can have an easier life knowing your passwords, wireless networks, and more are all kept handy on your device with your Apple ID. 

The other side of that convenience is the digital artifacts that are left behind. These valuable artifacts cannot only put you in an area based on the wireless networks you have joined, but they can also give all the keys to your accounts that can be used to collect additional information.

The Apple keychain ends up being a nice set of master keys for forensic examiners to use to further their investigations.

How are Apple keychains generated?

When you choose to access a website, account, wireless network, or anything else you need a password for when using your Apple device, you are typically given the option to remember or save the details. That is when the keychain is created. 

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