App Store Archives - Cyber Security Minute

XcodeGhost Malware Discovered in 2015 Impacted 128 Million iOS Users

Issued by: Security Week

The information was uncovered in emails provided recently as part of the antitrust trial between Epic Games and Apple. The game maker filed a lawsuit against the tech giant last year in a California court over its App Store practices, specifically related to Apple removing Epic’s hit game, Fortnite, from the App Store for allegedly…

Application Security

Apple iOS 13 will better protect user privacy, but more could be done

Issued by: Blog Malwarebytes

Last week, Apple introduced several new privacy features to its latest mobile operating system, iOS 13. The Internet, predictably, expressed doubt, questioning Apple’s oversized influence, its exclusive pricing model that puts privacy out of reach for anyone who can’t drop hundreds of dollars on a mobile phone, and its continued, near-dictatorial control of the App…

Application Security

Why Choose Dr. Cleaner? Is It the Best Mac Cleanup App?

Issued by: Trend Micro Blog

“Why choose Dr. Cleaner?” This is a common question that many people want to ask as there were too many cleanup apps for the Mac and many don’t know which one is the best one or safe to use. However, do not simply believe that there are no viruses or adware found on the macOS….

Application Security

Malicious Apps Persistently Appearing on Google Play and Using Google Icons

Issued by: Symantec Blog

Seven apps have been discovered reappearing on the Play store under a different name and publisher even after these have been reported. The Google Play app store has a reputation as the safest place online to get Android apps, and Google does a good job of advising users to limit exposure to malware and other…

Network Security

Apple Removes Some VPN Services From Chinese App Store

Issued by: Security Week

Apple has removed software allowing internet users to skirt China’s “Great Firewall” from its app store in the country, the company confirmed Sunday, sparking criticism that it was bowing to Beijing’s tightening web censorship. Chinese internet users have for years sought to get around heavy internet restrictions, including blocks on Facebook and Twitter, by using…