InternetApple to Fix iPhone Security Loophole

A fix is set for September release. In the mean time, there is a simple workaround for concerned iPhone owners.

Apple is promising to fix a loophole in the iPhone that would allow anyone to access the user's personal information, such as contacts, even if the phone is password protected. The hole was first disclosed on MacRumors.com and then Gizmodo.com shortly thereafter, before the bulk of the media picked up on it. The iPhone can be password protected, but the two sites found that simply by quickly pressing the iPhone home button twice, which is the only button on the front of the device. That defaults to the user's favorites, thus exposing the contents to anyone, regardless of the password. An Apple spokesperson told Reuters via e-mail that Apple was aware of the iPhone security flaw and is preparing a software update to fix the flaw, but did not say when the fix would be available. Apple did not return inquiries by InternetNews.com. For now, there is a workaround for iPhone users. The iPhone's "Home" button can be reprogrammed to something else, such as their music listing. RELATED... [ Read more on www.internetnews.com ]

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