iOS 7 bug lets you call any number from a locked homescreen
You can expect three things
every time a new iOS version comes along: fresh aesthetics, features and, by
the looks of it, ways to bypass a locked screen. In iOS 7's case, this is the
second security flaw unearthed since it's launched: An iPhone user named Karam Daoud recently discovered that you can dial any
number on the Emergency call page from a locked homescreen. If you press the
green phone button repeatedly after keying in a number, the screen turns black
with an Apple logo, and the call goes through. We've tested it out on different
devices, and while it doesn't work all the time, the point is that it sometimes
does. There's no apparent way to disable Emergency calls, but Apple reportedly
told Daoud it'll issue a patch later. We've reached out to Cupertino for a
statement, and we'll inform you once we hear back.
Meanwhile, if you've been hearing
about another supposed iOS 7 exploit that allows Siri to make calls, send text
messages and post to social networks from a locked screen, don't worry too
much. It's not actually a bug -- just go to Settings > General > Passcode
Lock > Allow access when locked, then switch Siri off. After you do that, no
mischievous sibling should be able to post embarrassing status updates on your
Facebook account.
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