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I'm not going to jailbreak and give up the security the that Apple has built into iOS. And if you want to talk about the recent App Store malware problem at least tell the whole story. The fact that stupid Chinese developers downloaded x code from non Apple secure servers because they didn't want to wait. If they followed Apple prescribed protocols they would not have introduced the malware. This clearly shows greater risk in bypassing the security Apple phones are famous for.

This in no way supports jailbreaking which at best is taking definite risks by bypassing built in safeguards to the bios. Because a condom breaks once in a while is not an argument to not use them. Not jumping off buildings with a parachute is boring, but you have not convinced me to do that either. And yes I definitely believe a jail broken phone is more at risk for malware. That much I do believe, and it's not a mistake.

That is completely up to you as is my choice to jailbreak but people talking bull**** by saying every jailbreak comes with malware doesn't help. Again one of the largest malware as of late came from the Apple App Store, it doesn't matter how it got there the fact is that it did get there.
 
That is completely up to you as is my choice to jailbreak but people talking bull**** by saying every jailbreak comes with malware doesn't help. Again one of the largest malware as of late came from the Apple App Store, it doesn't matter how it got there the fact is that it did get there.
It very much matters how it got there. That is how to prevent future problems, by understanding how, why malware got there. NOT FOLLOWING APPLE PROTOCALS PUTS YOU AT RISK. Sticking your head in sand saying it doesn't matter helps me understand how wrong you are. Wether it's downloading x-code from non Apple server writing apps and uploading them to Apple App Store like some of the developers in China did, or jailbreaking phone on individual basis. Both put you at risk. The only thing you are partially right on is jailbreaking doesn't automatically come with malware or virus, just some of the time. See attached article. Sarcasm is to strongly point out the risk you put other people at by advocating jailbreaking as benign and safe practice. It is not, never was, never will be.

http://9to5mac.com/2015/09/01/ios-jailbreak-keyraider-malware/

When you go out, do you leave your front door unlocked and open as well? Sure it enhances your entry, speed going in and out. No fumbling for keys, or worries about loosing them, leaving them behind. And when you carry packages it's so convenient. And leaving your door open doesn't mean You will get robbed. Sound very convincing?

I am not in any way trying to persuade you to not jailbreak your phone. Of course that is your right to do. But I do want to warn others who may be thinking about doing so, that there are REAL risks. One of the reasons I use iPhones and other Apple products is the demonstrated lower rate of virus and malware intrusions. Voiding my Apple warranty and complicating my life with frozen phone are not something I am very interested in doing. Just making people aware, not attacking you. Chill
 
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It very much matters how it got there. That is how to prevent future problems, by understanding how, why malware got there. NOT FOLLOWING APPLE PROTOCALS PUTS YOU AT RISK. Sticking your head in sand saying it doesn't matter helps me understand how wrong you are. Wether it's downloading x-code from non Apple server writing apps and uploading them to Apple App Store like some of the developers in China did, or jailbreaking phone on individual basis. Both put you at risk. The only thing you are partially right on is jailbreaking doesn't automatically come with malware or virus, just some of the time. See attached article. Sarcasm is to strongly point out the risk you put other people at by advocating jailbreaking as benign and safe practice. It is not, never was, never will be.

http://9to5mac.com/2015/09/01/ios-jailbreak-keyraider-malware/

When you go out, do you leave your front door unlocked and open as well? Sure it enhances your entry, speed going in and out. No fumbling for keys, or worries about loosing them, leaving them behind. And when you carry packages it's so convenient. And leaving your door open doesn't mean You will get robbed. Sound very convincing?

I am not in any way trying to persuade you to not jailbreak your phone. Of course that is your right to do. But I do want to warn others who may be thinking about doing so, that there are REAL risks. One of the reasons I use iPhones and other Apple products is the demonstrated lower rate of virus and malware intrusions. Voiding my Apple warranty and complicating my life with frozen phone are not something I am very interested in doing. Just making people aware, not attacking you. Chill

No problem, sorry I mistook your sarcasm for bull****.
 
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