[subhb]

Can someone verify this with an iOS5 device. On iOS 6.1.3 this doesn't work anymore though. But someone just claimed this on the blog: "I ran a test using my iPhone 5 and a computer I’ve never synced with before. I didn’t need to unlock the phone before getting access to it I don’t believe. I did manage to browse all my mailbox files."

[mikehotel]

You don't need to sync your device to pair it. This someone may have connected his unlocked device to the computer, which is enough to pair the device. Once a device is paired, the file system can be browsed regardless of lock status.

I have not tested with a new 6.1.3 device yet, but if true, this would be a very serious security regression.