The theft of smartphones is big business, and new research has shown how iPhone thieves are able to defeat security measures designed to make stolen devices impossible to use. Apple has built various security features into the iPhone in an attempt to make thieves less likely to target its customers. At the core of those features is the Find My network, the system that makes it possible to locate lost (and stolen) devices. The Find My network allows iPhone owners to mark their device as stolen, preventing it from being used. Normally, a device marked as lost cannot be used until its rightful owner provides their credentials. However, cybersecurity researchers at Infoblox have discovered websites and Telegram groups dedicated to these devices. By using social engineering and phishing techniques, even an iPhone marked as stolen by Find My can be unlocked and then sold for profit. Fake Find My Whenever someone loses their iPhone or has it stolen, they can use the Find My app to mark it so.…