Malware than 225,000 accounts stolen Apple iPhone unlocking
According to a recent discovery by researchers at Palo Alto Networks, a malware called KeyRaider stole more than 225,000 Apple ID account of the jailbreak iPhone users to blackmail or purchase on the App Store.
Aka jailbreak unlock iPhone, iPad, iOS can help users to use external applications App Store, customize the operating system of their liking. However, along with it’s users also face security risks – when the user allows the app is too much external control.
According to a recent discovery by researchers at Palo Alto Networks, a line called KeyRaider iOS malware recently stole more than 225,000 accounts from a user’s Apple ID devices jailbreak. This software app store Cydia has advantage in China which allows all users to upload and share applications, their game, to spread and steal information. If inadvertently downloaded malware, your Apple ID accounts will be stolen and used to make purchases on the App Store that you do not know. Even the victim was being blackmailed thieves.
The case was discovered when a student at the University of Yangzhou of China sees a lot of iOS users complaining that their accounts were used illegally to make purchases from the Apple App Store. Students were then dissected jailbreak applications on the victim’s machine and found that there was an application is uploaded user data to a confidential database. After accessing this database, you find that there are more than 250,000 accounts stolen Apple ID. Palo Alto Networks then did further research and found out that the jailbreak app is designed to help users download paid apps and in-app purchases.
Reportedly, malware KeyRaider can only attacking jailbroken iOS devices, so if not unlock the iPhone / iPad, you have nothing to worry about. However, the service said on again warned users – especially those who lack experience – not to unlock your iOS device if you do not want to become fodder for the bad guys.
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