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Browser-Based Jailbreak For iPhone 4 Released

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the oh-yeah-totally-secure dept.

WrongSizeGlass writes "Apple Insider is reporting on a browser-based 'jailbreak' for iPhone 4. Hackers on Sunday released the first 'jailbreak' for the iPhone 4, a browser-based exploit that allows users to run unauthorized code. Unlike previous jailbreaks, which required users to run software on their Mac or PC and tether their iPhone to their computer, the latest hack is done entirely within the Safari browser. Users simply visit the URL to begin the process, which modifies the iOS mobile operating system found on the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Some users have reported that the modification results in broken MMS and FaceTime functionality. This jailbreak does not work on iPads running iOS 3.2.1. "

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  1. Oh, you will pay! by elrous0 · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Steve is already readying his police cronies to kick down some doors to stop this. And don't think some hippie court ruling is going to stand in Steve's way! He'll say this is malicious hacking.

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    SJW: Someone who has run out of real oppression, and has to fake it.