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11 ways to exploit the iOS 9 flaw

Exploiting iOS 9 flaws

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Sonal Desai
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MUMBAI, INDIA: A major flaw lets you bypass the passcode and access photos on an Apple iPhone running on iOS 9 operating system software.

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A video posted by EverythingApplePro on YouTube lists the steps to subvert the passcode. Here are the 11 ways in which you can view the pictures on an iPhone.

•    After you wake up the iOS device, enter an incorrect passcode four times

•    At the next attempt, enter 3 to 5 random digits depending on the length of your passcode. Then simply enter one digit less

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•    For the last digit, hold on to the Home button to invoke Siri, and immediately type in the 4th digit

•    Now that Siri is initiated, keep her occupied by asking her the time

•    While Siri is active and displays the time, she’s also initiated the Clock. Now tap on the Clock icon

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•    Add a new Clock, and then write a random word in the Choose a City field

•    Double tap on this word to Select All. Click on Share

•    From the list of options to share, select the Message icon. This way you’d move from the Clock to the Messaging app

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•    Once again, type a random word and hit Return

•    Double tap on the contact name on the top

•    Select Create New Contact, and Tap on Add Photo and then on Choose Photo

You’ll now be able to see the entire photo library on the iOS device, which is still locked with a passcode! The solution to this is to disable Siri on the lock-screen. To do this:

•    Go to Settings

•    Tap on Touch ID & Passcode

•    Once you have done that, you can only gain access to the device by using your passcode or fingerprint.

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