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iPhone 6s security flaw - comments from Webroot
April 2016 by David Kennerley, Senior Manager for Threat Research at Webroot
A security flaw on the iPhone 6s has recently been discovered by Jose Rodriguez
which allows unauthorised access to the phone via Siri and Twitter. Following this,
the comments from David Kennerley, senior manager for threat research
at Webroot.
"There is a common misconception that Apple products are safe from viruses and
harder to hack but it’s not taken long for bugs in Apple’s iOS 9 to be found, the
most recent allows unauthorised to access a locked phone through Siri and Twitter.
And just a couple of weeks ago another flaw was found on iMessage which could allow
a hacker to intercept messages between people. This has since been fixed but users
need to be aware of such issues so they can take steps to avoid falling victim.
"Ease of use and functionality is often prioritised over security and this is a huge
problem for the industry. Instead of innovations such as fingerprint scanners being
added to increase security through two-factor authentication (2FA), we are seeing
them replace passwords because it is easier for the user. Users should be taking all
steps possible to secure their device, especially given the sensitive information
they now hold. This includes securitising whether an application really needs
permission to other areas of the phone, backing up files and using secure passwords
or 2FA where possible."
