Apple is working on a major security fix after hackers found a way to unlock any iPhone using iOS 6.1
It has promised a software update to stop hackers bypassing the lock screen following the release of a video showing how the exploit worked.
The video showed that a certain combination of button presses could unlock an iPhone running iOS6.1 without the need to input a password.
AllThingsD said: “The hack… is somewhat involved, but once it’s performed, it grants access to a device’s contacts, voicemails and photos.
“We’ve verified the hack here at AllThingsD, and as best I can tell, there isn’t any immediate way to safeguard against it.”
It is the third major bug to be found in the new operating system version and Apple said was working on an urgent fix.
A spokeswoman said: “Apple takes user security very seriously. We are aware of this issue, and will deliver a fix in a future software update.”
Via: AllThingsD