Jailbreak

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What makes the exploit unpatchable is that it is ROM and Apple can't overwrite or patch it through a software update.

New Apple iPhone exploit could allow permanent jailbreak for millions of iOS devices

A new iPhone exploit has been uncovered by security researchers, which potentially puts to risk millions of iOS devices.

29 Sep 2019 11:37 AM

The vulnerability makes it possible for an iPhone running on Apple’s latest operating system to run an unsigned code.

Apple’s dangerous mistake exposed

Apple has made an unforgivable mistake with iOS 12.4.

24 Aug 2019 9:40 AM

Apple seems to limit the spread of older firmware on its iOS devices in an attempt to keep iPhone and iPad users secure.

iPhone, iPad users — no turning back from iOS 12.1.3

Apple finally blocks downgrading from 12.1.3 to lower versions to prevent jailbreaking.

07 Feb 2019 11:25 AM

They are looking for people who can send them hacks and exploits done remotely, and are ready to pay u to $1 million. This also includes remote iOS jailbreaks and Windows exploits, reported Motherboard.

How hacking into WhatsApp, iMessage can make you a millionaire

This company is ready to pay you $1 million if you can remotely hack into iMessage or WhatsApp.

08 Jan 2019 11:36 AM

Not every hacker/developer who Jailbreaks into Apple’s devices usually give out their methods.

Apple’s iPhone XS Max on iOS 12.1 gets Jailbreak

The Jailbreak does show that it is currently possible to break into Apple’s iOS 12.1.

13 Nov 2018 9:44 AM

It is the second time Faid has pulled off a spectacular jailbreak -- in 2013, he blasted his way out of a prison in northern France using dynamite. (Photo: @hallygan/Twitter)

French convict pulls off spectacular jailbreak via helicopter

The escape came after appeals court sentenced him to 25 yrs for masterminding May 2010 botched armed robbery which killed policewoman.

01 Jul 2018 7:33 PM

Jailbreaking might give you a few exemptions from restrictions but your iPhone becomes prone to glitches.

Read this before you jailbreak your iPhone

Unauthorized modifications to iOS bypass security features and can cause numerous issues to the hacked iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

22 Jun 2018 2:29 PM

An American citizen detained for a drug offense escaped on Monday from an overcrowded and under-staffed prison on the Indonesian resort island of Bali. (Representational image)

US man in Bali prison for smuggling Hashish, escapes

It was the second escape from the prison in Bali's capital, Denpasar, since June.

11 Dec 2017 5:59 PM

It was the latest deadly riot in Mexico's chronically overcrowded prisons, where corruption abounds, inmates often have de facto control, and contraband weapons and drugs are rife. (Photo: AP)

Gang fight in Mexican prison kills 28 inmates

Officials initially gave a death toll of five and indicated the riot was limited to the maximum-security wing.

07 Jul 2017 1:58 PM

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