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Apple Removes App That Stole Data And Sent It Back To China by Expertechtips(m): 5:08pm On Sep 29, 2018
Apple just removed its number one paid utility in the Mac App Store, Adware Doctor, after it was found to be secretly recording users’ app data and browser history and sending it back to a server located in China, as spotted by 9to5Mac.
Apple was notified a month ago by a security researcher, but it only removed the app today. From looks alone, the app appeared legit, with plenty of five-star ratings and approval from Apple. It was listed alongside vetted apps like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro X.
Adware Doctor was supposed to scan Mac computers for malware and remove suspicious files. It originally pretended to be a dupe of Malwarebytes’ Adware Medic app,
To read more click on this link [url=http://www.expertechtips.com.ng/2018/09/apple-removes-app-that-stole-data-and.html?m=1][/url]

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Re: Apple Removes App That Stole Data And Sent It Back To China by MJBOLT: 5:16pm On Sep 29, 2018
turns out Apple security is not as tight as it's fanboys claim

overrated device

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Re: Apple Removes App That Stole Data And Sent It Back To China by Nobody: 5:50pm On Sep 29, 2018
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MJBOLT:
turns out Apple security is not as tight as it's fanboys claim

overrated device
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You lack comprehension.

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Re: Apple Removes App That Stole Data And Sent It Back To China by Jung(m): 9:42pm On Sep 29, 2018
4601CE:
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You lack comprehension.

Which you think you have? Lmao

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Re: Apple Removes App That Stole Data And Sent It Back To China by Nobody: 9:46pm On Sep 29, 2018
Jung:


Which you think you have? Lmao
Cry me a river cheesy
Re: Apple Removes App That Stole Data And Sent It Back To China by seunfly: 12:50am On Sep 30, 2018
Something apple knock Andriod and Facebook for.

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