[Macworld]

Post your comments for Jailbroken iPhones leave users more vulnerable here

[drimwit]

What stops an attacker producing malware that is approved by Apple and signed? Apple don't disassemble each application. Signed applications are a false sense of security.
The bit about PDF and flash files makes no sense since you can view PDF files on the phone and of you jailbreak it you don't automatically get the "full" version of the OS with extra PDF capabilities or Flash.
Saying that jailbreaking increases security risks is like saying taking your car out if the garage does it the same.
More incoherent ramblings of a so-called researcher.

[SFrawley]

A little substance rather than unsubstantiated hype would be nice. Sounds like some of the hacks that peddle critical virus prevention for the Mac.
Given that, jailbreaking alone allows a stupid person to do stupid things to their iPhone. But if we really controlled idiots, some people would not be allowed to have kids either. Beware Big Brother and those selling services based on smoke and mirrors.

[Moebius]

Maybe drimwit's name should be dimwit. The act of code signing allows Apple to verify the source of the application. When apps are not signed, noone knows who developed the application. This anonymity is what malicious developers thrive on to spread their code. Besides, Chalie Miller is recognized as a security expert. What are your credentials?

[rab777hp]

...which is why the iPhone OS should have all the features you need to jailbreak for enabled by default

[gandhi]

"Jailbreaking is a term used to describe the process of stripping away the protections that prevent a user from installing applications on an iPhone that have not been digitally signed by Apple."
Garbage... He is making it sound like jailbreakers are merely profiteers or pirates. Jailbreaking is the process of removing certain restrictions on the phone, but it is not even possible to install pirated software on it without taking further steps that are not even supported by the jailbreakers themselves! I would guess that 90% of jailbroken phones are done so merely to sim-unlock them.

[reallycrazy]

Stupid FUD. The 80% value seems like total BS. To claim a security reduction because you can install apps not signed by Apple is ridiculous.

[Lancelot9201]

Find me one malicious/harmful program on cydia & then we'll talk. From where I stand I'm not so sure this expert wasn't paid by Apple to make such a statement. Why didn't he suggest that Apple loosen their death grip on the iPhone OS so we can use it to its full potential without having to jailbreak.

[Chris Breen]

Moebius said:

>The act of code signing allows Apple to verify the source of the application. When apps are not signed, noone knows who developed the application. This anonymity is what malicious developers thrive on to spread their code.

Hmm, somehow I've managed to download countless unsigned applications to my Macintosh and yet it continues to grow and thrive. The point is that if you're unsure of a source -- regardless if it's stuff for your iPhone or Mac -- don't touch it. As someone else mentioned, I've yet to see anything on Cydia that's a problem.

[rab777hp]

I think our friend here only uses mail, iCal, iTunes, iLife, iChat, photo booth, Safari, and address book :)

The reason he doesn't use a printer is because installing the drivers might lead to viruses.

[BenUNC]

This is the worst reporting I've ever seen on Macworld.

[tactics]

This is just a bunch of AT&T sponsored propaganda meant to keep people from unlocking iphones and switching from AT&T's crappy expensive service to Tmobile.

[rab777hp]

it tells both the pros and cons of jailbreaking, you can't do anything without jailbreaking, but it compromises its security. Which is why the iPhone is no good for enterprise- to do anything good you have to jailbreak, which would compromise security, which would be bad for corporate environments.

[pixelcruncher]

Well, if it comes from Apple, you know its safe.
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