Hackers Steal Record Number of Apple Accounts with IOS Malware
A recent wave of malware has allowed hackers to steal over 250,000 Apple accounts, the largest recorded theft of its kind. Fortunately for mainstream users, the malware only affects devices which are jailbroken. Named Keyraider, the malware works through the popular Cydia platform which acts as an underground App Store, allowing jailbroken devices to purchase apps that Apple would/has banned from the official App Store. Once a device has been compromised, hackers can gather data such as push notifications, private keys, app store purchasing information, and passwords. With the information....
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