{"id":45252,"date":"2015-09-15T06:00:10","date_gmt":"2015-09-15T13:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.mcafee.com\/?p=45252"},"modified":"2025-08-31T22:41:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T05:41:52","slug":"iphone-hack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/mobile-security\/iphone-hack\/","title":{"rendered":"Return of the Hack"},"content":{"rendered":"

As our world has evolved, so has our technology. And, as that technology has evolved, so has its consumption. Now more than ever consumers are adopting the newest technological devices and integrating them into their daily lives. One prime example? Smart phones.<\/p>\n

Once used only to make phones calls and play the occasional game of Snake, mobile phones have now grown into a one stop shop for everything you need to make life easier and more manageable. With consumers\u2019 dependence on smart phones to make it through their days, it only makes sense that they have become a major target for today\u2019s hackers.<\/p>\n

Recently, there was an attack that affected 225,000 iOS users. These users had their iTunes login credential stolen through malware called KeyRaider. The information stolen included the account username, password and iPhone unique ID. Hackers sent this information to a remote server and then used it to install paid apps on other iOS devices.<\/p>\n

A separate app was created to allow other people to install the paid apps on their own phones. Close to 20,000 people have downloaded the software that the hackers provided to steal from the affected iPhone users. There have also been cases of the malware locking phones and holding them for ransom. So, should you be worried? The answer is yes – if you have a \u00a0jailbroken iPhone.<\/p>\n

As discussed in a recent article, Jailbreaking an iPhone is a popular practice that enables the iPhone owner to customize their phone. This typically means allowing jailbreakers to download apps that are not approved by the iTunes App Store.<\/p>\n

Jailbreaking a phone is a way to bypass barriers that the device maker puts in place to protect users from attacks. While jailbreaking an iPhone might seem like a \u00a0way to personalize your device, it also puts each user at a higher risk.<\/p>\n

Tips to Stay Protected From Hacking<\/h2>\n

When it comes to the security of your information, it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry. Even if you haven\u2019t purposely put your phone at risk, hackers are lurking around every corner, looking for a weakness. Here are some tips to stay protected from a potential hack:<\/p>\n