Is iOS 6.1 password protected lockscreen vulnerable?

NEW DELHI, INDIA: A shocking video on iOS 6.1 has surfaced on YouTube. The video shows how, by following a few simple steps, people can bypass a password protected iOS 6.1 lockscreen.

It's reportedly possible to have full access to the photo library after unlocking the screen. And not just that, one can also edit contacts, send emails, text messages or even make a FaceTime call, according to a report on TechCrunch.

The video is in Spanish and was posted on YouTube on January 31 by videosdebarraquito, and the steps to unlock the iOS 6.1 have been published in the video description slot. They are as follows:

First part:

-Go to emergency call, push down the power button and tap cancel.

-Dial 112 and tap green and inmediately red.

-Go to lock screen.

Ok...ready for second part:

-Go to passcode screen.

-Keep pushing down the power button ...1...2...3...seconds and before showing the slider "turn off"...tap the emergency call button and ...voilá!

-Then without releasing the power button press the home button and ready...

The video has got 3845 views as of now, and going by the comments from viewers, some have been able to unlock the screen due to the above method. ''Worked on my iphone 4. Scary!'' comments a viewer.

''Another update, I just managed to do it, just like he does on this video, it truly works. AND, you can view all images by trying to assign a contact an image!'' comments another.

Also, The Verge has reported that they were able to use the exploit to bypass the lockscreen on iPhone 5 running iOS 6.1. To watch the video, " target="_blank">click here.