

Following an already embarrassing week for Apple after the Xcodeghost malware fiasco, the tech giant is faced with more scrutiny Wednesday when it was discovered that it’s new iOS 9 mobile operating system has shipped with a gaping security flaw.
The as yet named flaw is triggered on Apple iPhone and iPad devices running the new operating system and allows those using it to gain access to personal photographs and contacts even when the device has a passcode and/or Touch ID enabled.
The hack is at its base a combination of keystrokes and button pushing that allow users to bypass security on any iOS 9 device.
While not endorsing in any way iPhone hacking, it would be remiss to cover the story without explaining how easy it is to implement; do this only on your own device (instructions via The Hacker News):
If you are concerned about your device being accessed this way there is, fortunately, a fairly easy way guard against it: disable access to Siri while the phone is locked by opening the Settings app and tapping “Touch ID & Passcode.” Scroll to the “Allow access when locked” section and slide the option next to Siri to off.
Apple is very quick to boast about the fact that 50 percent of all Apple users have already upgraded to iOS 9, but it’s just a shame they can’t be more diligent when it comes to basic security for their users as well.
The hack isn’t the end of the world, but there’s no question it’s embarrassing for the company given how quickly it has been exposed following the launch of iOS 9.
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