They can log your credentials the moment you plug your phone in. Injecting ransomware into your PC. My recommendation: If you are locked out and don't want to pay, try using Apple’s official Recovery Mode

Which would you like?

Unlocking an iPhone can be necessary if you've forgotten your password, encountered an error during an update, or if you're selling your device and want to erase all data. There are legitimate methods provided by Apple and other service providers.

Recover or remove the Screen Time restriction passcode without losing data.