Palm OS 'security lockout' vulnerability discovered
Although the "system lockout" security feature in the Palm OS should block unauthorized access through its means of password protection, it has been discovered by @stake that a loophole exists. By exploiting the debugging functions in Palm OS, one could retrieve an encoded system password, obtaining all database and record information on the device, and install or delete applications. It is recommended to encrypt sensitive data with third-party utilities as older Palm models with non-upgradeable operating systems are subject to risk. The Palm OS v4.0, which is expected this spring, is reported to offer better security protection. Full story here.
