In other words, a USB 2.0 cable cannot carry data at USB 3.0 speeds, end of story.

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The vulnerability allows anyone with physical access to the iOS device the ability to easily bypass the passcode lock and use a USB cable to get access to the data stored on the iPhone or iPad from a Mac or PC.

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We demoed them all on an iPhone 5 using a USB to Lightning cable plugged in below the armrest, providing data to the car and power to the phone.

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