Apple Remove Over 250 Privacy-Invading Apps

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Apple had to intervene and remove hundreds of applications that do not meet the safety of the user. It turned out that an advertising company was siphoning off e-mail addresses and contacts through a security breach, without knowledge developers. It was reported that more than 1 million downloads of the offending applications took place in response to Apple remove more than 250 applications for private invasion of life.

Most applications are from China, with many Chinese developers based developers using a special kit for applications, the software development kit (SDK) called Youmi. SDK has also been used to implement advertising in applications that help to generate income for those who frees applications without upfront fees. With the number of applications available on the App Store, a vast majority opt for a monetary system based advertising without the need for initial cost, it becomes much more viable for new developers. It was thanks to this announcement that developers are not aware of the breach of privacy included in Youmi.

code Yom was discovered a few months ago, where Perdue University spotted the malicious code that was then further investigated by SourceDNA, a research firm that discovered the first applications that have his way past strict selection process Apple. Since the App Store was created, Apple has always maintained a strict policy on the applications to be approved in order to be available for download. Many have criticized Apple for their strict policies that prevent many applications are allowed to download, but on the side, until now, prevented many applications hurt to reach the store, as well as all applications potentially harmful.

Apple responded by removing the offending 250 applications from the App store and ensure that applications using the SDK Youmi will not be cleared for release. They also issued a statement saying that they are also working with developers who have been affected by the offending SDK and trying to help them to re-release their applications.

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