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gizmodo.com - 8/27/2008

Huge iPhone Security Flaw Puts All Private Information at Risk [Iphone]

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There's a huge security problem in the latest iPhone 2.0.2: if you have your JesusPhone password protected, using a very simple trick gives anyone full access to your cellphone private information in Mail, SMS, Contacts, and even Safari. The two-step trick is even simpler to the one used in the past to gain access to the phone to install unlocking cards or jailbreak: First, password protect ...

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forums.macrumors.com - 8/27/2008

Major Security Flaw in 2.0.2 - Mac Forums

— forums.macrumors.com — 2.0.2 gives almost full access to the iPhone even while under password protection... Steps to Reproduce Set... iPhone to use passcode lock, have contacts marked as Favorites with links, phone numbers, addresses, etc in address book entry. Tap ... (more) Major Security Flaw in 2.0.2 - Mac Forums

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engadgetmobile.com - 8/28/2008

iPhone security flaw bypasses passcode lock

— engadgetmobile.com — Let's be real: a four-digit code isn't very much separating a determined bandit from your data, which... is all that the iPhone affords. Granted, the phone locks up after a few attempts to slow your arch-nemeses down a notch or two, but if your code is ... (more) iPhone security flaw bypasses passcode lock

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jkontherun.com - 8/30/2008

iPhone Life magazine launches

— jkontherun.com — iPhone Life is a print magazine launching in early September by the former publishers of Smartphone &... Pocket PC Magazine, Thaddeus Computing. Available by subscription and on newsstands nationwide iPhone Life magazine hits the ... (more) iPhone Life magazine launches

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Security flaw in iPhone could expose your personal data (if you leave it unattended)
CrunchGear — ... Did you know that putting a password on your iPhone is completely useless, as someone can your phone’s data with a couple of taps? Giz has the scoop, along with chilling video, that describes a method whereby en Evildoer can bypass the iPhone’s lock screen by tapping the emergency call icon once, then tapping the home button twice. From there you’ll have access to the phone’s data. ...

iPhone Security Flaw Exposed
Phone Scoop - Latest News — ... parts of the iPhone can be accessed, such as Mail, Safari and SMS. This flaw negates the password-lock feature and exposes user data to anyone with knowledge of the method used to get past the password lock. A temporary solution has been discovered. In the iPhone's Settings menu, click on "General", then click on "Home Button", then click on either "Home" or "iPod". Choosing one of these two options will prevent anyone from accessing the Favorites menu, and keep most user data safe. more info at Gizmodo ...

Brecha de segurança abre iPhones protegidos por senha; há uma solução temporária
MacMagazine — ... Uma falha de segurança no software do iPhone foi descoberta de ontem para hoje, permitindo que usuários tenham acesso a iPhones protegidos por senha (passcode). De acordo com o Gizmodo, a brecha dá acesso ao Safari, lista de contatos, SMS, Maps e Mail do dono do aparelho. ...