Apple @ Work: Unpacking the top mobile threats facing your Apple fleet this year
Enterprise Apple devices face significant security risks due to outdated operating systems, jailbreaking, and the use of alternative app marketplaces. Many organizations have devices running unpatched software with critical vulnerabilities, exposing them to potential attacks. IT departments are challenged with enforcing updates and maintaining security without disrupting employee productivity.
- ▪53% of organizations have at least one device with a critically outdated operating system.
- ▪A 2025 vulnerability (CVE-2025-31200) allowed code execution via a malicious audio file without user interaction.
- ▪1 in 850 work devices were found to be jailbroken, bypassing Apple’s built-in security protections.
- ▪2% of organizations had devices using alternative app marketplaces, which lack the security standards of Apple's App Store.
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