Wirelurker, the name given to the malware was discovered to affect iPhones and not jailbroken iPads. In other words, those who have not been tampered with access beyond the protective walls of the iOS system. This means that generally dependent and safe limits of controlled App Store have been violated by the software. Fortunately, Apple's first blocks malware affects iPhones.
The malware targets devices running iOS using a vulnerability in the operating system of Apple, which allow companies and organizations to install their own software on employee devices without having to test and approved by Apple. By doing this, the harmful software can not only access content on the user's device, but also install other unwanted applications and affect existing applications on the device.
This is the first time that the malware was able to influence iOS devices that are not jailbroken, which is a protective barrier removal process in place, allowing advanced users access to a deeper level of their iPhone or iPad. By jailbreaking a device, it allows the user to download and install applications not approved by Apple, which could be due to legal issues or course applications that could be harmful to the unit. By having such a strict protocol in place to govern the downloads that appear on the App Store, it protects users and their devices. But Wirelurker bypasses this and can install itself to the USB cable screw device. Apple has since announced that, as always, only download software from trusted sources, those found on their App Store.
The malicious software was discovered in China, the Maiyadi App Store, one of the unofficial app download site that offers users pirated and unauthorized versions of applications. Since Apple first blocks malware affect iPhones, he hopes more do not follow.
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