A security flaw in the iPhone allows strangers to bypass the handset’s lock screen with a few button presses.
...the quick method to circumvent an iPhone’s passcode-protected lock screen:
• tap the “Emergency Call” button,
• then enter three pound signs,
• hit the green Call button
• and immediately press the Lock button.
That simple procedure gives a snoop full access to the Phone app on the iPhone, which contains the address book, voicemail and call history. (more)
Apple:
• tap the “Emergency Call” button,
• then enter three pound signs,
• hit the green Call button
• and immediately press the Lock button.
That simple procedure gives a snoop full access to the Phone app on the iPhone, which contains the address book, voicemail and call history. (more)
Apple:
“We’re aware of this issue and we will deliver a fix to customers as part of the iOS 4.2 software update in November."
"Why is this important?”
Not having password protection on a smart phone leaves you open to information theft, jail-breaking and injection of spyware.
"Why does this trick exist?"
• It is a software loophole.
• It is a programmer's shortcut they forgot to patch.
• It is a programmer's Easter egg.
• It is a law enforcement backdoor never meant to become public knowledge.
Interesting question. You decide.
FutureWatch: The ability to create passwords longer than four measly digits... which is only a pool of only 10,000 passwords. ~Kevin
"Why does this trick exist?"
• It is a software loophole.
• It is a programmer's shortcut they forgot to patch.
• It is a programmer's Easter egg.
• It is a law enforcement backdoor never meant to become public knowledge.
Interesting question. You decide.
FutureWatch: The ability to create passwords longer than four measly digits... which is only a pool of only 10,000 passwords. ~Kevin
