A group of cybercriminals have found again a way to Jailbreak several iOS devices. Recently, they have breached the latest update of Apple, iOS 13.5 and that too within a week of its launch.
Jailbreaking an Apple iPhone can be defined as using the Apple devices by defying the restrictions the company has placed on using it. Apple placed such restrictions to protect its devices and operating system from any cyber threats. The iOS devices of Apple are Jailbroken to install and run the applications of the third party. Jailbreaking provides the person with complete administrative control over the applications and operating system of Apple devices. The people involved in Jailbreaking often take control over the programs which use the components of the Apple devices as it not only reduces the possibility of security risks but also compatibility is ensured. However, the restrictions placed by Apple is not a problem for most of the users, but those who want more out of it may find it difficult to bear and can opt for Jailbreaking.
This time the latest Jailbreaking has been done by a group called uncOver. The group has revealed their findings through Twitter in which they show downloads of the software for free while linking their website. It is not so easy, and it will require a little technical knowledge to understand the process and breached the devices. However, it can be termed a cybercrime, but this is not going to be a problem for the people who are getting benefits from such things.
What is UncOver V5.0
It is considered that UncOver V5.0 will breach any devices which are running on iOS 11 to iOS 13.5, which almost includes all the tools, including iPhones and iPads launched in the previous six years. The process to install the system regarding UncOver will need you to download it. Also, it requires downloading several other programs which are specially prepared to target the devices to manipulate these. The details regarding the working method of UncOver is very scarce. Still, it seems that most people involved in Jailbreaking look into the vulnerabilities of the security system that are overlooked and make use of it. Sometimes, it has been seen that even iOS leaves the room for installing some third-party apps or features to access the settings of the device. Cybercriminals make use of such vulnerabilities to convince the software for granting the related access to some other programs. The use of convincing the software is considered safe as no security-related assets are destroyed in the whole process.
The details regarding UncOver is quite secretive; however, there are still high chances that led to more security threats. The companies such as Apple are continuously striving hard to plug the holes, leading to incidents of breaching iOS devices. So, if you are also trying to take advantage of the vulnerabilities to customize your devices based on iOS, then the company will very shut it all down. The people involved in Jailbreaking will either need to go back to the official software or end up with tracking down the previous versions of the operating system.
Elina John is a self-professed security expert; she has been making the people aware of the security threats. Her passion is to write about Cyber security, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. She writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup.
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