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By industry analysts, associations, and peers
When an iOS device is jailbroken, Apple’s security restrictions are removed, giving hackers unrestricted access both to the device’s file system and to all of its applications functionalities. Although this might be an interesting option for some users, it considerably compromises security, making the device more vulnerable to malware, unauthorized modifications and data breaches.
Jailbreak detection is therefore an essential security measure, making possible the identification of compromised devices and ensuring that your iOS application only runs in trusted environments.
An iOS application running on a jailbroken device is exposed to the risk of being exploited by attackers attempting to manipulate the app’s behavior, to inject malicious code or to steal sensitive data. The most important risks include:
In-app purchase restrictions can be bypassed, premium features exploited and security controls bypassed, putting at risk your existing monetization strategy.
Devices that have been jailbroken constitute prime targets for malicious software attacks. A well-known breach infected over 225,000 jailbroken iOS devices, resulting in identity theft of login credentials, cryptographic keys and other sensitive data.
Jailbroken iOS apps are highly vulnerable to data theft. Hackers gain access to user data, leading to potential compliance breaches, financial losses and brand reputation damage.
With XTD, jailbreak detection is automated, helping developers and security teams to protect their apps with minimum effort. Key benefits include:
No security expertise required: you can deploy our enterprise-grade application protection seamlessly without modifying your source code, enabling you to secure your applications while preserving your development roadmap.
With automated intelligent jailbreak detection, human error is eliminated, ensuring that your application can pass security audits and penetration tests with maximum confidence.
While traditional security solutions may completely deactivate your application in case of jailbreak, XTD allows you to fine-tune your application's response by blocking specific functionalities while keeping the application operational.
Real-time monitoring to detect jailbreak attempts and unauthorized system modifications.
Help to maintain compliance with data protection standards such as GDPR and CCPA by securing sensitive user data.
Provide flexible security measures to protect your application without compromising the user experience.
A leading mobile banking application uses XTD to detect and mitigate threats from jailbroken iOS devices. When a jailbreak is detected, the app restricts high-risk actions like financial transfers and access to sensitive account details, ensuring compliance with PCI DSS and GDPR. Jailbreaking can also bypass in-app purchase restrictions, leading to revenue loss—XTD prevents these security risks to ensure secure mobile banking.
A high-audience mobile game uses XTD to help combat cheating and in-app purchase fraud. With jailbroken devices, players can modify game files, gain unfair advantages or bypass in-app purchases. By detecting these modifications, XTD can deactivate or prevent unauthorized in-game purchases, thus preserving the integrity of the game and the revenue model.
leading financial, media and business applications trust XTD for state-of-the-art mobile security.
With proactive threat detection mechanisms constantly adapting to new jailbreak techniques.
With zero code required, XTD offers a solution that seamlessly integrates into your application, providing robust security without impacting the code or performance.
Yes, it can be configured to either block the entire app or restrict specific functionalities based on security policies.
No, Verimatrix XTD is optimized for efficiency, ensuring security without affecting user experience.
Yes, if your app handles sensitive data, jailbreak detection helps meet compliance requirements such as GDPR, PCI DSS, and CCPA.
By industry analysts, associations, and peers
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