Many users were excited about Apple’s iPhone Software Update 2.0.2, expecting it to clarify some on-going network and reception issues. Unfortunately, the 3G network issues remain the same, and now a major security flaw has been exposed in 2.0.2.
Despite Apple’s acknowledgment about poor 3G network reception, the latest update was supposed to “partially fix” the reception between the device and the network.
Unfortunately, most, if not all of the 3G reception issues remain, and now a major security flaw has been exposed. MacRumors forum user greenmymac has posted the flaw, and listed the steps necessary to recreate it.
1. Set iPhone to use passcode lock, have contacts marked as Favorites with links, phone numbers, addresses, etc in address book entry.
2. Tap “Emergency Call” keypad from passcode entry screen.
3. Double-tap home button.
4. Tap blue arrow next to contact’s name. You now have full access to applications such as Safari, complete Contacts list, SMS, Maps, “full” Phone access, and Mail by accessing various entries on the Favorite’s page, i.e. tapping their home page brings up a full, unrestricted Safari.
Pretty scary stuff here people. The iPhone has much more personal information inside of it then a regular phone. If it gets into the hands of the wrong person, they may have access to all of your email, notes, phone numbers, pictures, and any other personal information you may have stored on the device. Switching on the passcode lock was supposed to secure most of this information from prying eyes, however a savvy user may now be able to find his way around your passcode lock and into your information.
