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Apple removes few apps from App Store over security concerns

Published: 09 Oct 2015 - 04:28 pm | Last Updated: 01 Nov 2021 - 02:18 pm

Apple Inc said on October 8 that it had removed "a few" applications from its App Store, expressing its concern that the security of some users' personal data could be compromised in certain circumstances.

The company said the apps threatened users' security by installing certificates that can expose data to monitoring by third parties. The company did not specify the precise number of apps at issue.

Apple Inc said on October 8 that it had removed "a few" applications from its App Store, expressing its concern that the security of some users' personal data could be compromised in certain circumstances.

The company said the apps threatened users' security by installing certificates that can expose data to monitoring by third parties. The company did not specify the precise number of apps at issue.