{"id":5042,"date":"2013-03-21T15:51:29","date_gmt":"2013-03-21T14:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.netspark.de\/?p=5042"},"modified":"2018-07-12T15:40:24","modified_gmt":"2018-07-12T13:40:24","slug":"ios-6-1-3-darn-that-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.netspark.de\/?p=5042","title":{"rendered":"iOS 6.1.3: Darn that security!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"So iOS 6.1.3 is out for a couple of days and many users have cheered that
\nthe security flaw where you could bypass the lockscreen was fixed. But
\nnow there’s another security flaw which allows access to the iPhone and
\nit’s contacts and photos. However it ain’t as simple as with the old iOS.<\/p>\n

So while you’re horrified about this bad news, let me explain why it isn’t as problematic as it sounds.<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. To gain access to the iPhone, you must remove the SIM<\/li>\n
  2. Voice control for the lockscreen must be activated<\/li>\n
  3. The security hole can be easily fixed. one simple setting is necessary!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    So if you’re concerned about your iPhone’s security and your privacy, follwo these steps to fix this little flaw:<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Open “Settings”<\/li>\n
    2. Open “General”<\/li>\n
    3. Scroll down a bit to the entry “Passcode Lock”<\/li>\n
    4. Disable “Voice Dial” (slide to 0)<\/li>\n
    5. You’re safe now!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      So this is, how the security flaw can be categorized by iPhone model:<\/p>\n

      Security flaw severity:<\/p>\n