[PugetSoundSoldier]

NOTE: just visiting a single website will root your device, basically unlocking any and all information and overcoming all security on the iPhone (3G, 3GS, or 4). While this is handy for jailbreaking, it should also be a seriously disturbing revelation that a simple visit to a website can root your device.

At least this website - in addition to jailbreaking your phone - patches the hole in Safari...

[PugetSoundSoldier]

iPhone rooted by just visiting a website ping!

I think this qualifies as an “OH SH*T” type of security hole, and it’s been known for quite a while. Who knows what’s been done to iPhones over the last few years when visiting compromised websites. This one does good (jailbreaks AND patches the exploit), but other ones? You’d never know, because if you get malicious code at the root level you can completely cover your tracks...

[gop4lyf]

I have a 3Gs with OS4. What it the point of jail breaking your phone? Does it unlock some other features or something? If I do not like what it does, can it be reversed without damaging my phone?

[dayglored]

> ...it should also be a seriously disturbing revelation that a simple visit to a website can root your device.

Yeah, but:

3. Slide to Jailbreak.

Reminds me of:

"This is the Amish Virus. We don't have computers, so this virus works on the honor system. Please mail this to all your friends and co-workers, then please delete all the files on your hard drive. Thank you! Sincerely, the Amish Virus Team."

Anything can be done with a cooperative operator. Lack of operator common sense is beyond the reach of even the best security design.

[MediaMole]

Just tried this on my 3G and so far it is working as advertised. Now I can get MyWi back on the phone.