Malware steals confidential information
Many users compromise with the inbuilt security of the handset for installing free apps and in turn, allow malware to access their accounts. Weiptech, a Chinese developer group along with Palo Alto Networks security firm revealed that the iOS malware has hacked the purchasing receipt, private keys, certificates and account credentials from the phones. It has also been reported that the credentials were misused for purchasing apps in other devices.
Devices with inbuilt Apple security safe from theft
The reports also claimed that users, who have not opted for jailbreaking their devices will not have to worry about the security of their credentials, as those will not be affected by any malware. With a few days left for the much anticipated iPhone launch, the news of data leak due to KeyRaider malware has shocked every Apple admirer.
