Hackers "Jailbreak" RIM's PlayBook

Three hackers in reuters said, they have exploited a vulnerability in Research In Motion's PlayBook tablet. It was all to gain root access to the device. This action by three of them could damage the BlackBerry maker's hard-won reputation for security for sure.

Root access to device is a way to grant the permission to alter any file or program on a device for users. Also, it can control hardware functions. RIM said that, investigation of this issue is under process, and if a "jailbreak" is confirmed then they will release a patch to plug the hole.

“RIM is currently not aware of a jailbreak being leveraged by anyone other than the researchers, who claim to have performed a jailbreak on their own PlayBook tablets only, RIM is committed to the PlayBook and to working with researchers to continue to protect our customers.” - said by the Waterloo-based company.

Apple's iOS and Google's Android operating systems are frequently attacked by users. Users are attacking those operating systems because þhey wants to run programs that have not been authorized by the manufacturers. But, the PlayBook runs on a different operating system than RIM's current BlackBerry smartphones. So it means, the QNX system will be incorporated into its smartphones starting next year.