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Apple iOS 4.1 passcode security glitch revealed

article published on 26 October, 2010

A glitch in Apple's iOS 4.1 software that allows anyone access to potentially sensitive information has been revealed by iPhone owners online. An easy trick allows anyone to bypass the passcode entry screen and gain access to the iPhone App. To do this, the user must select "Emergency Call" at the passcode screen, then input any number. Then hitting "Sent" and the iPhone sleep button ... [ read the full article ]

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stuntman_
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26. October 2010 @ 14:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I used to work for apple I feel sorry for my ex co workers who have to deal with crazy people calling in about something stupid like this


stuntman_
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26. October 2010 @ 14:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I used to work for apple I feel sorry for my ex co workers who have to deal with crazy people calling in about something stupid like this


cart0181
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26. October 2010 @ 15:36 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by frankorizzo:
Why is this being reported as a "glitch"?!
It's a bug! Oh, I guess only MSFT has bugs, from
bad code but Apple only has little "glitches"
that are someone else's fault.
LOL, good one. There is much less accountability at Apple, as evidenced by their treatment of the antenna issue.
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26. October 2010 @ 19:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I saw this news yesterday, seems like apple just can't catch a break.
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26. October 2010 @ 23:04 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
No, they could have easily caught a break...they knew about the issue, patched it for the future release, and then did not release an update. They can catch a break, they just seem determined not to do it.
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