Hackers Demonstrate Persistent iPhone 18 Pro Jailbreak That Survives Reboot

WHY IT MATTERS

Many people use their smartphones to manage cryptocurrency wallets and security apps. Think of a jailbreak like picking the lock on a safe — it gives someone unauthorized access to parts of the phone that are normally sealed off. Most jailbreaks stop working when you restart the phone, like a lock that re-engages. But this one reportedly stays open even after a reboot, which is more concerning. For crypto users, phone security matters because private keys — the secret codes that control access to your crypto — are sometimes stored on or accessed through mobile devices. If a phone's security can be deeply compromised, it could put those keys at risk.