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Security researcher wh1te4ever shares Safari-based remote execution exploit patched in iOS 16.5.1, macOS 13.4.1

Anthony Bouchard ∙ February 11, 2025
MacBook Pro Matrix Hack banner image.

In case you weren’t already aware, there was a Safari-based remote code execution (RCE) bug in the wild that Apple patched in a rapid security update for iOS & iPadOS 16.5.1 dubbed CVE-2023-37450, and ENKI WhiteHat is credited with the original proof of concept (PoC) showcasing the bug. But what if we told you someone made an exploit out of it? Interestingly enough, that seems to be exactly what has happened.

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Latest iPadOS 18.3.1 update still jailbreakable on iPad 7th generation via palera1n, right out of the box

Anthony Bouchard ∙ February 11, 2025
Palera1n jailbreak.

While there isn’t yet a jailbreak for iOS & PadOS 17 or 18 on devices equipped with an A12 or newer chip, also commonly referred to as arm64e devices, the fact remains that the palera1n team still maintains the checkm8 bootrom exploit-powered jailbreak for the latest versions of iOS & iPadOS on devices equipped with A11 and older chips, also known as arm64 devices.

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The best reasons to jailbreak an iPhone in 2025

Anthony Bouchard ∙ February 5, 2025
Reasons to jailbreak iPhones in 2025.

Whether you’re new to iPhone jailbreaking or you’re a seasoned iPhone jailbreaker, you’ve undoubtedly heard all the catch phrases of the jailbreak deniers, either claiming “jailbreaking is dead” or suggesting a “switch to Android.” But amid all these opinions, there are important reasons why jailbreaking remains today.

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Lyncis is a JailbreakMe-style untethered jailbreak for 32-bit devices running iOS 7.1.x

Anthony Bouchard ∙ January 17, 2025
Lyncis @staturnzdev WebKit untethered jailbreak for iOS 7.1.x.

I still remember how awesome it was when talented hacker comex released the JailbreakMe website from which iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads running iOS 4.3-4.3.3 could jailbreak their device with the swipe of a slider. Since then, there haven’t been many jailbreaks like it, which is why a newly released jailbreak called Lyncis for 32-bit devices running iOS 7.1.x by iOS developer @staturnzdev is somewhat special.

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PSA: Jailbreakers have until January 31st before OTA update-blocking tvOS 17 beta software profile expires

Anthony Bouchard ∙ January 12, 2025
tvOS 18 beta software profile.

One of the most used ways to block over the air (OTA) updates on a jailbroken iPhone or iPad is by installing a specially made tvOS beta profile. This beta profile effectively makes your iPhone or iPad look elsewhere for iOS or iPadOS updates – a place where such updates don’t exist. Consequently, your device will never again nag you to update its outdated software as long as the profile remains active and installed.

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