Russian developer ZonD80 has figured out a way to circumvent Apple's iOS In-App Purchasing mechanism, allowing users to download anything they want, for free.
The hack, which doesn't require users to jailbreak their iOS device (and which works on all devices running from iOS 3.0 to iOS 6.0), makes use on what is called an "in-app proxy" to work.
This is the first hack of its kind to target the In-App Purchasing mechanism, and while it exists there's a serious risk that iOS app developers will lose money because of it.
IMPORTANT NOTE: I DO NOT endorse this technique or recommend that you use it -- the service is currently crippled due to high load so you can't anyway. Not only is using this mechanism unethical and stealing, it's more than likely that Apple will find out that you've done this -- after all, it your device is tied to an Apple ID.
I have approached Apple for comment and will update this post if I get one.
(via 9to5Mac)
