iOS 5 Now Warns You When Making Unsecured Calls

POST

MAIL

Posted June 7, 2011 at 8:31pm by iClarified

MuscleNerd has discovered that iOS 5 now warns you when you are making an unsecure call with a popup that reads:

Unsecured Call
The cellular network you are using is not encrypted. This call can be intercepted by unauthorized listeners.

You're given the option to ignore the warning or end the call.

This is should come as welcomed new for those concerned about security.

Read More

iOS 5 Now Warns You When Making Unsecured Calls

Follow iClarified

Add Comment

Would you like to be notified when someone replies or adds a new comment?

Yes (All Threads)

Yes (This Thread Only)

Notifications

Would you like to be notified when we post a new Apple news article or tutorial?

Yes

Comments (5)

You must login or register to add a comment...

Add Comment

budokan - June 9, 2011 at 4:32pm

all cellphones do this. Carriers just choose to disable the warning so it doesnt annoy the user. Users like dodgter for example! And no, there is no secure connection, if your antenna is not using encrypted GSM (not sure about CDMA), there is nothing you can do to prevent it. Turn your phone off. walk a couple of blocks and do the call from there!

Reply · Like

budokan - June 9, 2011 at 4:33pm

sorry, by "your antenna" i meant "the antenna you are currently connected to", not your phone's!

Reply · Like

Big Jonn - June 8, 2011 at 4:28pm

So by the looks of it MuscleNerd has jailbroken iOS5 !? Or is the presence of Cydia in the background a red herring ?

Reply · Like

Dodgter - June 7, 2011 at 9:35pm

That would annoy the hell out of me. The first thing I would do is turn that feature off. I just want to make a friggen call by pushing the fewest commands possible

Reply · Like

Sith - June 7, 2011 at 9:06pm

so how do we start making encrypted calls? is there a secure network available?

Reply · Like

Recent. Read the latest Apple News.

RECENT

Display Cover Glass for New HomePod Allegedly Leaked

Apple Mystery Thriller 'Sunny' Starring Rashida Jones Will Premiere July 10

New 12.9-inch iPad Air May Feature Mini-LED Display

AirPlay Now Available at Over 60 IHG Hotels and Resorts

Apple Shares 2024 Environmental Progress Report, Cuts Greenhouse Emissions in Half

More News

Tutorials. Help is here.

TUTORIALS