Category Archives: Apple App Store

Third-Party App Stores Could Be a Red Flag for iOS Security

Posted on by

Even Apple can’t escape change forever. The famously restrictive company will allow third-party app stores for iOS devices, along with allowing users to “sideload” software directly. Spurring the move is the European Union’s (EU) Digital Markets Act (DMA), which looks to ensure open markets by reducing the ability of digital “gatekeepers” to restrict content on […]

The post Third-Party App Stores Could Be a Red Flag for iOS Security appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading Third-Party App Stores Could Be a Red Flag for iOS Security→

Wisdom of the Crowd: How the App Store Model Drives Innovation in Data Security

Posted on by

Application developers can accelerate the pace of innovation in data security by making it easy for third parties to integrate with their platforms.

The post Wisdom of the Crowd: How the App Store Model Drives Innovation in Data Security appeared first on Security Intelligence.

Continue reading Wisdom of the Crowd: How the App Store Model Drives Innovation in Data Security→

Apps that steal users’ browser histories kicked out of the Mac App store

Posted on by

Apple has removed “Adware Doctor” from the macOS App Store amid claims that the program was uploading browser histories to China. And it turns out that wasn’t the only popular app stealing users’ private information.
The post Apps that steal users&#82… Continue reading Apps that steal users’ browser histories kicked out of the Mac App store→

No.1 Adware Removal Tool On Apple App Store Caught Spying On Mac Users

Posted on by

A highly popular top-tier app in Apple’s Mac App Store that’s designed to protect its users from adware and malware threats has been, ironically, found surreptitiously stealing their browsing history without their consent, and sending it to a server in… Continue reading No.1 Adware Removal Tool On Apple App Store Caught Spying On Mac Users→

Apple Forces Facebook VPN App Out of iOS Store for Stealing Users’ Data

Posted on by

Facebook yesterday removed its mobile VPN app called Onavo Protect from the iOS App Store after Apple declared the app violated the iPhone maker’s App Store guidelines on data collection.

For those who are unaware, Onavo Protect is a Facebook-owned Vi… Continue reading Apple Forces Facebook VPN App Out of iOS Store for Stealing Users’ Data→

Apple Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Apps From Its App Stores

Posted on by

Due to the surge in cryptocurrency prices, not only hackers but also legitimate websites and mobile apps are increasingly using cryptocurrency miners to monetize by levying the CPU power of your PC and phones to mine cryptocurrencies.

However, Apple w… Continue reading Apple Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Apps From Its App Stores→

Russia asks Apple to remove Telegram Messenger from the App Store

Posted on by

Russia’s communications regulator Roskomnadzor has threatened Apple to face the consequences if the company does not remove secure messaging app Telegram from its App Store.

Back in April, the Russian government banned Telegram in the country for the … Continue reading Russia asks Apple to remove Telegram Messenger from the App Store→