![]() My iPhone received a clean bill of health, according to the app, meaning no jailbreaks or compromises. With the new app, Esser said he "wanted to provide the public with a low cost solution that allows to find out if someone used one of the public jailbreak or a customized version to hack and backdoor your device." The app also determines if the programming code in iOS has been digitally signed by Apple itself to confirm that it not be altered by an outside party. System and Security Info was developed by Stefan Esser, a German security researcher and iOS hacker who has in the past cooked up jailbreaks for various versions of iOS. But certain malware strains have infected Apple devices, even those that have not been jailbroken. ![]() Apple's iOS operating system has generally been considered more secure than Google's Android because Apple offers a tighter vetting process to approve apps. Jailbroken devices, though, are more susceptible to malware because their owners can install apps that bypass Apple's intense scrutiny.Īpple, Google and other software makers are constantly fighting to prevent malware-ridden apps from invading their respective app stores and devices. A jailbroken device is one that has been modified to allow the installation of apps beyond those in the App Store. The app will also let you know if the device has been jailbroken, which is key if you've bought the phone used or have lent it to someone. ![]()
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