Only yesterday we reported that the popular iPad 2 iOS 4.3.3. jailbreak URL JailbreakMe.com domain had been sold to a new and untrusted owner who could use this domain to spread iOS malware. The good news today is that Saurik, the developer of Cydia, has now purchased that domain from this untrusted owner.
Comex previously used to host his web-based jailbreaks on JailbreakMe.com. The domain was recently made popular once again due to the fact that Comex hosted his iPad 2 jailbreak for iOS 4.3.3 on it. However when Apple hired Comex it became evident that he would no longer be working on JailbreakMe.com. Comex didn't actually own this domain, he was just allowed to host jailbreaks on it by Conceited Apps, the original owners. Yesterday we broke news that Conceited Apps had sold off JailbreakMe.com domain and all web-based jailbreaks would be moved to Jailbreak.me. However today Saurik revealed via Twitter that he got in touch with the new owner of JailbreakMe.com and bought the domain.
So now there's no need to stay away from JailbreakMe.com. This domain will continue to host iPad 2 iOS 4.3.3. jailbreak like it previously did. Since Saurik now owns this domain we know for sure that he will never sell it out. Jailbreaking iPad 2 using JailbreakMe is very simple. If your iPad 2 is on iOS 4.3.3 simply launch Safari and visit JailbreakMe.com. Once it loads up, by just tapping one button your iPad 2 will be jailbroken untethered on iOS 4.3.3. Do keep in mind that iPad 2 jailbreak is only for iOS 4.3.3 as Apple has fixed the PDF based exploit in iOS 4.3.4 firmware.
Earlier yesterday we had warned our readers that JailbreakMe.com could become a potential source for distribution of iOS malware. Considering the fact that this domain receives phenomenal amount of traffic each day because all iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices can be jailbroken using it, there was a possibility that the new untrusted owner could use this to their advantage and spread malware that could prove to be harmful for your iOS devices. There's nothing to worry about now though, JailbreakMe.com domain has now been transferred to Saurik and iPad 2 jailbreak will continue to be hosted on it. So forget about going to Jailbreaks.me in order to jailbreak your iPad 2 on iOS 4.3.3, simply visit JailbreakMe.com like you were previously told to do so, without any worries.