Apple iOS 9 Siri flaw allows attackers to break through iPhone and iPad lock screen

Charlee Gothard
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Glitch subverts lock screen with simple voice command

A new flaw has been discovered in Apple's iOS 9 operating system that allows attackers to break through a device's lock screen via Siri, enabling access to contacts, messages and photos. Appeari...

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