iPhone Passcode Flaw Already Addressed for Future Firmware Update? [Update]
Gizmodo publicizes an iPhone security flaw that was publicly posted last night to MacRumors' Discussion Forum. The vulnerability allows individuals to easily bypass the built-in passcode protection offered by Apple to lock your iPhone.
The workaround allows unauthorized individuals access to the iPhone's Safari, Contacts list, SMS, Maps, and Mail.
MacRumors has been told that this security flaw was already reported to Apple earlier this month and has been acknowledged as an issue. A fix will presumably be included in a future firmware update.
Update: A simple fix is available in the meanwhile. Users should set their "Home Button" double-click preference to "Home" or "iPod" rather than the default "iPhone Favorites".
The workaround allows unauthorized individuals access to the iPhone's Safari, Contacts list, SMS, Maps, and Mail.
MacRumors has been told that this security flaw was already reported to Apple earlier this month and has been acknowledged as an issue. A fix will presumably be included in a future firmware update.
Update: A simple fix is available in the meanwhile. Users should set their "Home Button" double-click preference to "Home" or "iPod" rather than the default "iPhone Favorites".
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45 months ago
Let's hope sooner than later
Why? For all those 'h4x0rs' you let use your phone?
:rolleyes:
45 months ago
Not a big deal in my eyes... If some hacker gets your phone, believe me, a passcode isn't stopping them.
45 months ago
Sounds like someone at Apple reads Mac Rumors Discussions...
I believe a ton of Apple employees do. We get heard, believe it or not. That's why Arn gets all of the CAD letters on removing leaked photos.
45 months ago
well i'm glad to see that Apple is already working on this. hopefully they'll fix it soon
45 months ago
Huge iPhone Security Flaw Puts All Private Information at Risk
Really? Because I don't have a pass-code on my iPhone at the moment. Just don't let random folks use your phone?
Gotta love the AOL bloggers and their TimeWarner craziness.
Really? Because I don't have a pass-code on my iPhone at the moment. Just don't let random folks use your phone?
Gotta love the AOL bloggers and their TimeWarner craziness.
45 months ago
Sounds like someone at Apple reads Mac Rumors Discussions and Gizmodo...
I believe a ton of Apple employees do. We get heard, believe it or not. That's why Arn gets all of the CAD letters on removing leaked photos.
Yup...they're just not allowed to post, right? I thought I read that somewhere on this forum.
Anyway, if this passcode was already being addressed, wouldn't it have come out? Is it not a simple override of the double tapping of the home button when on the passcode screen?
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