There is no doubt that Apple devices are very secure, but just like any object that can connect to the network, they are not completely immune to hackers. For a number of reasons, in fact, even the devices produced by the Californian company are potentially violable.
Potentially, in fact. The operating system of the house based in Cupertino, compared to Android, is characterized by being "closed". This means that, unlike the green robot, it does not allow any external company to make changes. Furthermore, in most cases it is not possible - unless you force iOS with dangerous and dubious procedures - to install applications from unknown sources, as happens for example on the devices of the Google OS. Downloading programs by going fishing on the web, in fact, means risking being attacked by hackers.
In addition, Apple on iOS uses sandboxing techniques, systems that create a sort of virtual "fence" that prevents applications from communicating with each other. In other words, an application cannot access data, much less modify a data. other app.
IPhones, like iPads or iPod Touches, are protected from malware and other forms of viruses. However, they remain - as we will see shortly - vulnerable. And through no fault of iOS. As with Android, most of the hacker attacks suffered by the devices of the bitten apple are caused by the users themselves. Here because.
Sideload of app
App "sideloading" is a very dangerous system, as it allows users to install third-party applications on their devices. As anticipated, on iOS it is generally not possible to download software other than those present in the App Store. Like Android, Apple checks all applications in its market before publishing them. In fact, one of the main techniques used by hackers to infect smartphones - and not just Apple's - is to hide malware within "external" applications.
Jailbreaking
Closely connected with the previous point is jailbreaking. This is a very risky procedure through which it is possible to unhinge the iOS protection systems. In practice, the technique allows you to "open" the operating system of the company based in Cupertino and allows you to run any program or application on the iPhone, including external ones. And, therefore, potentially also malicious ones.
Phishing
Nothing can be done against phishing. At least from a software point of view. If a user receives an email on their iPhone, decides to click on the link in the email and enters their bank details on fake websites, they have fallen into the hacker trap. And there is no antivirus or operating system that can stop people's superficiality. Tip: be careful with this type of email. They are made to almost faithfully reproduce the official web pages of banks and other companies offering digital payment services.
Antivirus
It may also happen that antiviruses are running on the App Store. What are they for? Nothing. As anticipated, sandboxing techniques are active on iOS, which would make their operation useless. Indeed, some may even contain malware. If in doubt, forget it.
Wi-Fi networks
Hackers could attack iPhone owners via a public Wi-Fi network. The reason is simple. Not being protected, cybercriminals could intercept the transmission of data and steal, for example, the access credentials of current accounts. Pay attention, especially if you are on vacation and are using, for example, the hotel's W-fI network.