Jailbroken Devices and Mobile Casinos

With the recent news that as many as 7 million Apple users around the world are using jailbreaking software such as Cydia to bypass the App store, it is worth asking what all this means for mobile casino customers.

What is jailbreaking?

iOS jailbreaking is a process of using software or hardware exploits to permit root access to the iOS operating system, allowing the download of applications, extensions and themes that are unavailable through Apple's official App Store. This week jailbreakers were able to successfully apply the method to the updated iOS 6 operating system.

Obviously, Apple warns against its users turning to such methods, pointing out that its official iOS system is designed to be reliable and secure from the moment you turn on your device. As it points out, built-in security features protect against malware and viruses and help secure access to personal information.

The bottom line

From the perspective of mobile gamblers, it is important to be extremely cautious when dealing with third-party apps. Jailbroken devices with insecure applications can easily be used to access your personal data, such as passwords and banking information. It may seem tempting at the time, but it's not so fun when you suffer financially.

The other thing to remember is that all the leading, secure and certified mobile gambling operators have apps that can be accessed without resorting to methods like jailbreaking. Royal Vegas, All Slots and Jackpot City Mobile are just three of the casinos that offer Apple users a legal, safe and fun way of accessing their top casino games.