iOS 6.1.3 security flaw allows passcode lock bypass... again

[м¢ℓσνιη]

iOS 6.1.3 has only just been released by Apple, and already a security hole has been followed - allowing anyone to bypass the passcode lock on iPhones, and access private data on the device.

Embarrassingly for the Cupertino company, one of the main reasons for installing iOS 6.1.3 was that it promised to fix other security flaws that allowed the lock screen to be bypassed.

The flaw was found by "videosdebarraquito", who seems to be making a hobby of embarrassing Apple by uncovering lock bypass flaws. In a video he demonstrates that it's not particularly complicated to avoid the iOS 6.1.3 passcode lock if you have physical access to the device and a widget for removing the SIM card.

Here is videosdebarraquito's video, where he demonstrates how the passcode can be bypassed:

[video=youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=QCGJTuTZf8M[/video][/CENTER]

Read more: http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2013/03/21/ios-6-1-3-passcode-lock-bypass/​

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[Batman]

Wait so your saying if someone steals my iPhone they can get right past the passcode?

 

[м¢ℓσνιη]

Wait so your saying if someone steals my iPhone they can get right past the passcode?

If you watched the video yes. They (as far as I know) can get to all your contacts, and what is shown in that video.

 

[Batman]

If you watched the video yes. They (as far as I know) can get to all your contacts, and what is shown in that video.

Damn this is crazy I didnt think people would find a bypass for this.

 

[Miles]

Damn this is crazy I didnt think people would find a bypass for this.

It's so embarrassing for Apple, as this update fixed the LAST bypass failure , which was a different method!


Also- remember to fix that, don't enable Voice Dial or whatever it's called.

 

[м¢ℓσνιη]

Damn this is crazy I didnt think people would find a bypass for this.

If there's a will there's a way. People try and find anything just to get around blocks.

 

[TehStickle]

I can seriously guess this is you on the mobile theme without clicking on the thread.

 

[м¢ℓσνιη]

I can seriously guess this is you on the mobile theme without clicking on the thread.

Not sure what you mean there?

 

[TehStickle]

Not sure what you mean there?

I can tell you made this thread just by the title.

 

[м¢ℓσνιη]

I can tell you made this thread just by the title.

I actually didn't make this thread. I got it from where the source is.