iPhone bug leaves emails vulnerable

  • 8 May 2014
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Apple says it encrypts email attachments you receive on your iPhone or iPad -- but it doesn't, according to a security researcher.

German security expert Andreas Kurtz has discovered that anyone in possession of your Apple device might be able to access files sent to you via email, even if your phone is locked with a passcode.
 
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I had to laugh when I read this... Just last night over dinner, my step-mom was singing the praises of her iPhone (and iPad Air) .  I'm sure she'll find the article to be a bit of a wake-up call.

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Disturbing for Apple iPhone users for sure!

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