Unlike the markets for PCs, which is in total decline according to data from IDC
, the market for tablets has grown substantially in recent years,
having been sold 17 million devices in 2010, 65 million in 2011 and 122
million in 2012.
The Apple iPad continues to be a leader in this isolated
segment (about 57% of the market), but in recent times there has been a
significant growth of tablets sold with Android, especially after the
entry of the Nexus 7 and clear the equipment from Samsung . Microsoft
remains committed to achieving a reference position in the segment of
tablets, and there are many manufacturers who have bet on devices with
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remains committed to achieving a reference position in the segment of
tablets, and there are many manufacturers who have bet on devices with
Windows.
Recently, the XDA site, the tool was released RT
Jailbreak Tool for "unlocking the restrictions" of tablets with Windows
RT allowing the installation of applications not signed by Microsoft
ARM.
With the release of Jailbreak Tool tool RT users with
tablets with Windows RT now have the ability to install applications
ARM, not signed / certified by Microsoft and who are outside the Windows
Store. The tool makes use of a vulnerability in the Windows kernel RT.
Microsoft responded by stating that it would consider such a tool, and that would be taken appropriate action. However,
even in December 2012, Microsoft has announced that the tool is fully
secure and appreciated the work done by the investigator netham45 .
We are aware of the social engineering technique That Could use the tool to bypass an app restriction in Windows RT devices. This
issue is not a security vulnerability, and we have not seen attempts to
take advantage of this social engineering technique. In
order for this social engineering technique to be successful, the user
would need to be lured to click on a malicious link, and click through
Also an additional security alert. As always, we Encourage all customers to avoid opening suspicious links and emails. We will continue to appreciate the work of Researchers, and we will take action to help protect Appropriate customers.
As tablets with Windows RT typically use Secure Boot, you
must always run the jailbreak tool so you can get back to run / install
unsigned applications compiled for ARM.
Note that, currently, there are already several
applications recompiled for ARM including most importantly Putty,
Notepad + +, 7-Zip, TightVNC, among other RDP client. Confirms here the list of applications already ported to Windows RT.
So far there is still no solution from Microsoft to resolve this vulnerability. On page
XDA Developers can be found more details about the tool and installation process.
After Installous have been turned off ...
"Will .. RT Jailbreak for Windows is a factor that can lead users to purchase tablets with the Microsoft operating system?"
