The apps, which violate content policies, got in there via the same Enterprise Certificate program that Facebook and Google exploited.
Tag Archives: App Store
Apple kicks Facebook’s snoopy Research app out of the App Store
It was paying people, including teens, up to $20 to install an app that got root access for “nearly limitless access,” encryption or no.
Are your jilted apps stalking you?
“Uninstall?” HA! Uninstall trackers enable app developers to game iOS and Android and continue sending push notifications to fleeing users.
Automated money-laundering scheme found in free-to-play games
The scammers automatically created iOS accounts with valid email accounts, then automatically used stolen cards to buy and resell stuff.
Offline Android apps get new security check
How do Android users know whether an app is genuine?
Apple lifts two-month ban on Telegram updates in iOS store
Apple was blocking updates globally since Russian authorities ordered the company to remove the encrypted messaging app from the App Store.
Apple boots out apps that abuse location data collection
GDPR is coming and Apple’s spring cleaning the App Store
Not Apple’s best week ever! 60 Second Security
Watch the latest episode of our weekly 1-minute security news video… Find out why this wasn’t such a great week for Apple.
Malware in the App Store? You CANNOT be SERIOUS! [Chet Chat Podcast 215]
Take a listen to the latest Chet Chat podcast, our fun-but-informative weekly commentary on the latest computer security issues.
Facebook faces class action lawsuit over children’s online purchases
Facebook must defend itself against a California class action lawsuit that claims payments taken from children violate state laws.