For the most part, iOS profiles are safe to install. OWObreak.me is configuration profile that proves that they are not always safe. It is a proof of concept that demonstrates how malicious mobile configuration profiles can harm your iPhone. Continue reading after the break.
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OWObreak.me is developed by Joseph Shenton, who is a web developer. This profile can be dangerous those that install it. This profile can cause you to force update to the newest firmware version and thus eliminating the prospect of waiting for a jailbreak. The profile does the following:
I warn people to not install any of these profiles. You can visit the website just do not install a thing. Remember if you update, you will likely loose the ability to jailbreak in the near future.
- The user opens the website and install the mobile configuration profile
- The profile enables all restrictions present on the iPhone.It also adds a password policy.
- It finally installs 10,000 web clips with long names to the user's device, which renders the device unresponsive and hence forces a clean restore.
I warn people to not install any of these profiles. You can visit the website just do not install a thing. Remember if you update, you will likely loose the ability to jailbreak in the near future.