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Title: New iOS jailbreak could open door to malware Post by: HCK on June 27, 2014, 09:00:20 pm New iOS jailbreak could open door to malware
<article> <section class="page"> <p> A new jailbreak for Apple’s iOS software that uses confidential information intended only for security researchers could develop into a more sinister attack, according to security analysts.</p><p> The “Pangu” jailbreak, believed to be developed in China, was publicized earlier this week on a website (http://pangu.io/). Applying the software allows Apple mobile devices running iOS 7.1 or higher to run unauthorized applications, which Apple discourages.</p><p> The jailbreak is notable for two reasons. First, it uses a special code-signing certificate issued by Apple that allows enterprises to install applications on their users’ devices that do not come from the company’s App Store.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/2369920/new-ios-jailbreak-could-become-sinister.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article> Source: New iOS jailbreak could open door to malware (http://www.macworld.com/article/2369920/new-ios-jailbreak-could-become-sinister.html#tk.rss_all) |