iPhone passcode lock ‘useless’
p2pnet news view | Security:- The Apple iPhone passcode lock, which lets users set a four-digit pincode to limit access, can be easily bypassed, say Ryan Naraine and Dancho Danchev on ZDNet.
And all it takes is a few finger taps, they point out.
What’s troubling is: the vulnerability was fixed by Apple (advisory) for iPhone v1.1.3 and iPod touch v1.1.3 back in January this year, says the post.
But all is not lost.
ZDNet reader zrds suggests setting your home button ‘Settings->General->Home Button’ to ‘Home’.
That’ll, “effectively negate the issue,” he promises.
ZDNet – iPhone passcode lock rendered useless, August 27, 2008
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August 28th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
The iPhone, like all laptops, and all home computers… once the device is stolen… anyone can *ALWAYS* access the data.
“Physical access” will always get you inside.
How come 0 of the hyped headlines say: “If your iPhone is stolen… the thief can access your data”
(Just like all hardware.)