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Another major security flaw discovered on iPhone [video]

Updated Feb 25th, 2013 5:05PM EST
Apple iOS 6.1 Vulnerability

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Earlier this month, a major security vulnerability was discovered on the iPhone that granted unauthorized users access to the device’s phone app, contacts, voicemail and photos. The vulnerability was detailed in a YouTube video that revealed how a simple exploit allowed users to bypass the lock screen of a passcode-protected iPhone. Apple (AAPL) acknowledged the bug and announced plans to fix it with a future software update. A new vulnerability has been discovered, however, that may cause the company yet another headache. The latest exploit, which uses a similar method as the earlier hack, allows an attacker to bypass the iPhone’s passcode security and plug the device into a computer to access the handset’s internal data. A demonstration of the exploit follows in the video below.

Dan joins the BGR team as the Android Editor, covering all things relating to Google’s premiere operating system. His work has appeared on Fox News, Fox Business and Yahoo News, among other publications. When he isn’t testing the latest devices or apps, he can be found enjoying the sights and sounds of New York City.