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Passcode Vulnerability Returns in iPhone Updates (NewsFactor)

 
NewsFactor - Apple's publicity nightmare keeps growing worse. The latest twist is more serious than dropped calls or lost e-mail -- it's a security flaw in the iPhone that could dial up trouble for users. (link)

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