So if you’ve been following along in the jailbreak community for the past year, then you’ve undoubtedly heard about the kernel file descriptor (kfd) exploit, which supported iOS & iPadOS versions 16.0-16.5 & 16.6 beta 1, as well as iOS & iPadOS 15.0-15.7.6.
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Security researcher Hector Martin weighs in on KTRR bypass findings
After an entire day of what seemed like good news following the announcement of a KTRR bypass, new information shared on Mastodon by security researcher Hector Martin appears to have even Dopamine developer Lars Fröder second-guessing its usefulness for jailbreaking.
KTRR bypass – Frequently asked questions (& answers)
The emergence of a KTRR bypass for arm64e devices has raised a lot more questions than there are answers. If you’re one of many who are confused about what’s happening and whether this will result in a jailbreak anytime soon, then you’ve come to the right place.
Kaspersky team discusses how they discovered a KTRR bypass for arm64e devices at the 37c3 conference
Right on schedule, the group from Kaspersky that said they would take the stage at the 37c3 conference on Wednesday to discuss their findings and showcase a KTRR bypass for arm64e devices (A12-A16, and maybe even A17) did exactly that this morning.
Upcoming KTRR bypass for arm64e devices running iOS 16.5.1 and below to be discussed at #37c3
While many families were woke up to celebrate the Christmas holiday on the 25th, some were pleasantly surprised by a post from security researcher Boris Larin (@oct0xor) on X (formerly Twitter) saying that a jailbreak for A12 and newer devices running iOS & iPadOS 16.5.1 and older would soon be released.
Security researcher says jailbreak coming for A12-A16 devices running iOS 16.5.1 and below
We have some pretty great news for anyone that stayed on iOS or iPadOS 16.5.1 or below on their A12 or newer device. As it would appear, staying on the lowest possible firmware and avoiding software updates despite the many temptations really does have its perks!
Vizage brings Face ID-like functionality to jailbroken non-Face ID iPhones
Face ID as a biometric authentication was a serious upgrade in device accessibility and a step up in convenience when it first debuted on the iPhone X. It continues to be Apple’s biometric of choice on its iPhones & iPads today.
Install iOS 17.2.1, iPadOS 17.2.1 and macOS Sonoma 14.2.1 to get security patches
Aside from unspecified bug fixes and security patches, there are no new user features in iOS 17.2.1, iPadOS 17.2.1 and macOS Sonoma 14.2.1.
Apple rolls out iOS 17.1.2 and macOS 14.1.2 to fix WebKit flaws exploited in the wild
Apple on November 30 launched the iPadOS 17.1.2, iPadOS 17.1.2 and macOS Sonoma 14.1.2 updates, bringing security fixes for significant WebKit exploits.
How to get a burner or throwaway email inbox on iPhone, Mac, and other devices
In this tutorial, we will share several ways to create a fake, anonymous, temporary, or disposable email address on your phone or computer that you can use to protect your actual email address.
How to lock your web browsers on Mac and PC
Are you looking to protect your web browser activity and data from other people, such as your family members or office colleagues? In this tutorial, we will explore what your options are to achieve this.
Another MacDirtyCow & kfd-like kernel exploit allegedly patched in iOS 17.0.3
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of years, you would have caught wind about two powerful kernel-level exploits that have been used by iOS developers to release hacks and add-ons for non-jailbroken devices.