Buzz
Since the last release of untethered jailbreak tool for iOS 9 in October 2015, this marks the hacking team's first comeback after a prolonged period of absence.
Pangu Hacking Team accomplishes iOS 12 jailbreak success on iPhone XS
For those unaware, Jailbreak is the process of removing constraints set by Apple on iOS devices to install third-party software and apps not supported by the tech giant.
In a recent tweet, security researcher Min(Spark) Zheng shared two screenshots demonstrating a successful iOS 12 run on iPhone XS equipped with the A12 Bionic chip, successfully jailbroken by researchers at Pangu.
The methodology behind iOS 12 jailbreak involves bypassing the PAC (Pointer Authentication Codes) integrated into Apple's entirely new A12 Bionic chip.
Another detail worth noting is that the hardware of iPhone XS shares many similarities with the iPhone XS Max, allowing the iOS 12 jailbreak method to potentially apply to the latest Apple devices.
Pangu hacking team has not provided any official statements, leaving uncertainty about whether the group will release iOS 12 jailbreak tools similar to those for previous Apple iOS versions.
Before proceeding with jailbreaking iOS devices, it's essential to note that this violates the end-user license agreement with Apple. Additionally, there are increased security risks and potential data protection vulnerabilities if the jailbreak process encounters errors.
Jailbreaking an iPhone also opens doors for malicious software like KeyRaider and YiSpector to potentially compromise your device.
For those who haven't upgraded to iOS 12, you can refer to the iOS 12 update guide here.
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