Mobile Security: 5 Ways Retailers Can Protect Mobile Transactions From Fraud

2. Jailbroken mobile devices: Jailbroken mobile devices are a standard resource in the cyber criminal's toolbox. Although Apple and other mobile providers have taken steps to prevent users from jailbreaking their devices (e.g., Apple's recent iOS 6.13 software update that prohibits users from installing the Evasi0n app), fraudsters can still leverage hacked devices to download applications that are unavailable through app stores. At a minimum, orders originating from jailbroken mobile devices should be assigned a higher risk rating than other orders in your security matrix.