Macworld is reporting that Apple is aware of the recently discovered security hole that allows someone to circumvent the passcode lock by pressing “Emergency Call” and then double taping the home button. Apple also said that a fix for the problem would be included with the growing list of fixes in a September software update. As of right now […]
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iPhone Security Flaw to be Patched in September

Sep 1st 2008 by

Macworld is reporting that Apple is aware of the recently discovered security hole that allows someone to circumvent the passcode lock by pressing “Emergency Call” and then double taping the home button. Apple also said that a fix for the problem would be included with the growing list of fixes in a September software update.

As of right now users are being urged to set double tap preferences to direct the user to the home screen instead of favorites to mitigate the problem.

[via MacWorld]

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