Security Hole or Minor Privacy Bug in iPhone's Emergency Call Feature?
Security Hole or Minor Privacy Bug in iPhone's Emergency Call Feature?
In iPhone fimrware 2.1, Apple had fixed the security flaw that was discovered in iPhone firmware 2.0.2 which allowed someone to access your data and certain iPhone apps even when you have the passcode lock feature turned on. The blogosphere has been buzzing about another small security hole in the...
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This also is the case when you recieve an sms from your operator before the phone has been activated.
For example you put in your O2 PAYG sim card, and they send you a text with your balance, you can then see the main iphone home screen in the background even though the phone is not activated.
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Maybe it's the way it should be? LOL...
In reality, who will leave emergency screen on? Think about it, if you are really in emergency situation and await for resucue, it would be very helpful that you can view the text without enter the passcode? -
Well thats a nice finding, at least we know when and where to keep an eye to protect our privacy.
By the way there is another flaw, while on emergency screen you can also make calls by dialing a number of anyone you want to call. -
When you on the emergency call screen, is it only to call 911? because my emergency calls any number I want.
Does you phone does the same thing?
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Yes, if passcode lock is enabled and you go to the emergency screen you can call absolutely any number! This makes the passcode lock feature completely pointless, as you can stop people seeing the internal programs etc on your iPhone, but they're free to make a call to anybody they want!
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That just seems like a really bad bug.
