Now, the Macalope has data on how secure apps available through Cydia actually are, but even Cydia's creator advises against using sources other than the ones he's confident are safe. But what's the big malware problem on Android? It's not zero-day browser exploits. It's . You could be fine if you jailbreak your iPhone and move Cydia to the back page or only use the default sources. But then comes a day when you get curious, as people do when they're alone in the dead of night. A couple of taps later you're installing that app that promises to be full of celebrity nipple slips and all of a sudden you've got your pants around your ankles literally as well as figuratively.

Still, as irresponsible as Adrian's post is, it isn't really hyperbolic enough for the Macalope. Take it over the top, ExtremeTech!

Compared to what? Certainly not to Android. Possibly .

Look, the Macalope doesn't really have anything against jailbreaking. If you want to use your iPhone on another carrier or you want to install apps that aren't on the App Store and are willing to take responsibility for your own actions, knock yourself out. But don't do it for security. . Just try to resist the continued recommendation of ZDNet pundits that Apple customers set their hair on fire for a few days. As tempting as it may be.