Jailbreaking a mobile device typically involves circumventing the limitations put in place by the device manufacturer to gain root or administrative access. This process can remove integral security controls and could expose the device to vulnerabilities, as it allows the user to install unauthorized apps, make changes to the operating system, and alter security settings. This might increase the risk of malware infections and other security threats. Although there can be legitimate reasons to jailbreak a mobile device, from a security perspective, it is generally considered to increase the attack surface of the device.