Very interesting.
Was able to reproduce on IOS 5, but did not work on an iPad 2 still running iOS 4.
These are both unmanaged devices – can anyone verify if they see the same behavior on iPad’s enrolled in a mobile device management system?
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Ben Hubbard
Chief - Global IT Engineering & Strategy
Peace Corps
RPCV Benin 2005-2007
From: fed-talk-bounces+bhubbard=email@hidden [mailto:fed-talk-bounces+bhubbard=email@hidden] On Behalf Of Kachman, Donald R. Jr (DJ) - (ESE)
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 10:01 AM
To: email@hidden
Subject: [Fed-Talk] Apple iPad 2 Smart Cover---easy access
Anyone else seen this. Tried it this morning…wow.
http://9to5mac.com/2011/10/20/anyone-with-a-smart-cover-can-break-into-your-ipad-2/
1) Lock a password protected iPad 2
2) Hold down power button until iPad 2 reaches turn off slider
3) Close Smart Cover
4) Open Smart Cover
5) Click cancel on the bottom of the screen
6) Enjoy password-free access.
Best Regards,
DJ Kachman
CISSP CNSS/NSA
Director Security Assurance and Mobile Divisions- Client Services
Enterprise Systems Engineering (ESE)
US Dept of Veterans Affairs Battle Creek, MI
(269) 317-5481 (m)
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