Apple outs iOS 6.1.3, aims to fix security flaws

After a brief period of beta testing, iOS 6.1.3 is now out in the open and ready to be downloaded on supported iOS-powered devices running on iOS 6 or later.

The recent update aims to patch up the platform’s well-documented vulnerability that allows anyone that has access to your device to totally bypass the lock screen to access information using the phone application.

ios 6.1.3

Apart from fixing the bug, iOS 6.1.3 also brings some improvements on Apple Maps in Japan. The update is also said to remove the EvasiOn jailbreak on the device and impairing any possibility for it to be jailbroken again using existing means. It’s something to ponder upon before you update your device.

Ronnie Bulaong

This article was written by Ronnie Bulaong, a special features contributor and correspondent for YugaTech. Follow him on Twitter @turonbulaong.

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10 Comments

Edwin C says:

12 years ago

Ayaw kung mag-update. Di pala to ma-jailbreak.
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EwanMcGorio says:

12 years ago

Another update, another blunde by Apple. The latest lock security failed because it can still be exploited based on tech site reports.
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apple says:

12 years ago

iPhone5 updated worldwide simultaneously
Samsung Galaxy Note1: still no software update in the PH, worldwide trickling updates haaaaiiiiisssstttttssssss
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Eco says:

12 years ago

How about the wifi problem of IP5? Does anyone updated?
Is the wifi problem of IP5 software or hardware?
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avern says:

12 years ago

i think the wi-fi you should use is in “WEP”..
ikaw says:

12 years ago

It’s user problem.. just kidding.. :)

tarush says:

12 years ago

This is what I like on Apple products…software updates.

Now it’s Samsung turn to prove they are indeed capable of creating a “safe” software for enterprise by releasing a software update for patching the similar passcode bypass on SIII and Note 2 security loophole ü
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pshh says:

12 years ago

maka-fatal naman to..

iOS 6.1.3 lock bug: grants access to your photos, contacts, and phone dialer

http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/20/4129084/another-iphone-lock-screen-exploit-discovered-ios-6-1-3

galaxy note 2 lock bug: bypass the lock screen and interact with the device as if it had already been unlocked, including access and download apps from the Google Play store, including an app that removes the lock screen

http://shkspr.mobi/blog/2013/03/new-bypass-samsung-lockscreen-total-control/
dan_md says:

12 years ago

Saw the youtube demonstration of the supposed “Samsung security glitch.” It’s more of a “sort of” glitch with little consequence. Apple’s passcode security glitch is more fatal.