Here's how to identify sites with malicious intent popping up and offering fake iOS 10.2.1 jailbreaks.

According to TNHONLINE, there are several fake websites nowadays that are even using the names of the official hackers such as Luca Todesco, Marco Grassi, the Pangu Team, and PP Jailbreak to make jailbreaking enthusiasts download iOS 10.2.1 jailbreaks.

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Experts have warned that getting conned by fake jailbreak sites is dangerous as their main goal is to infect devices with malware that can compromise personal data.

To avoid becoming the next victim of such scams, here are some things to keep in mind.

1. Go straight to legit jailbreakers.

According to Tech Times, there is news spreading online that Italian hacker Todesco has confirmed availability of an iOs 10.2 jailbreak which is compatible with iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. However, this is not true as he has not confirmed a Yalu102 for the device which went on sale last year.

Tech Times suggests that users should avoid listening to developers no one has heard of. Instead, it is better to go straight to the legit jailbreakers.

TNHONLINE reported that the "semi-un-tethered" Yalu jailbreak developed by Grassi and Todesco last January is the official jailbreak at the moment. Unfortunately, this jailbreak is only available for iOS 10.0.1 and iOS 10.2. In fact, it is not even able to "crack" the iOS 10.2 that is running on the iPhone 7.

2. Shun sites charging for a fee 

True jailers neither charge money nor ask for donations for their work, no matter how popular they are, said Tech Times.

TNHONLINE also warned that there are some sites that even offer a money back guarantee if the tool does not work. This is fake.

3. Avoid sites that require personal information.

Tech Times noted that legit jailbreakers do not need to know the identity of jailbreaking enthusiasts who are using their tools just as writers don't need to know who buys and reads their books.

TNHONLINE added that there are also sites that will require you to complete surveys.

To avoid being conned by fake iOS 10.2.1 jailbreakers, it pays to wait for official hacking groups such as TaiG or Pangu.