iOS 7 security flaws uncovered as new iPhones released
Security flaws have been uncovered in Apple's new iOS 7 software, just a day after its release.
A thief who steals an iPhone or iPad running the new software would be able to exploit the flaw and disable the Find my iPhone feature, used by owners and police to track down stolen Apple devices, even if the thief does not have the password for the device.
In iOS 7, a new Control Centre feature houses all of the basic settings for the iPhone and it can be accessed from swiping up on any screen, including from the lock screen visible before you type in your password. Apple's sassy personal digital assistant, Siri, is also available from the lock screen by default in iOS 7. A user can use the Control Centre or instruct Siri to put the device into aeroplane mode, which cuts off all mobile data, reception, Wi-Fi and GPS connections, rendering the Find my iPhone feature useless.
