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iOS jailbreaking. iOS jailbreaking is the use of a privilege escalation exploit to remove software restrictions imposed by Apple on devices running iOS and iOS-based [ a] operating systems. It is typically done through a series of kernel patches. A jailbroken device typically permits root access within the operating system and provides the ...
George Francis Hotz (born October 2, 1989), alias geohot, is an American security hacker, entrepreneur, [ 1] and software engineer. He is known for developing iOS jailbreaks, [ 2][ 3] reverse engineering the PlayStation 3, and for the subsequent lawsuit brought against him by Sony.
There was another reported jailbreak on 5 March, leading to the death of three inmates. Haitian police were able to stop attempts at escape. [25] [26] [better source needed] On 6 March, a police station in Bas-Peu-de-Chose was attacked and burned down by gangs. [27]
PlayStation 3 Jailbreak. PlayStation 3 Jailbreak was the first USB (Universal Serial Bus) chipset that allowed unauthorized execution of code, similar to homebrew, on the PlayStation 3. It works by bypassing a system security check using a memory exploit ( heap overflow) which occurs with USB devices that allows the execution of unsigned code .
JailbreakMe is a series of jailbreaks for Apple's iOS mobile operating system that took advantage of flaws in the Safari browser on the device, [ 1] providing an immediate one-step jailbreak, unlike more common jailbreaks, such as Blackra1n and redsn0w, that require plugging the device into a computer and running the jailbreaking software from ...
Cydia. Cydia is a graphical user interface of APT (Advanced Package Tool) for iOS. It enables a user to find and install software not authorized by Apple on jailbroken iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices. It also refers to the digital distribution platform for software on iOS accessed through Cydia software. [ 2]
Jailbreak (computer science), overcoming deliberate limitations in a computer system: iOS jailbreaking, overriding software limitations on the iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. Hackintosh, Apple's Macintosh operating system macOS running on unauthorized computer hardware. Rooting (Android), on Android phones and tablets.
iOS. iOS (formerly iPhone OS) [ 8] is a mobile operating system developed by Apple exclusively for its smartphones. It was unveiled in January 2007 for the first-generation iPhone, [ 9] launched in June 2007. It is the operating system that powers many of the company's mobile devices, including the iPhone.