AN urgent warning is being issued for iPad and iPhone users due to looming privacy and security concerns.
Apple developer Kosta Eleftheriou revealed that the App Store hosted a series of illegal movie streaming services.Apple developer Kosta Eleftheriou revealed that the App Store hosted a series of illegal movie streaming apps for monthsEleftheriou showcased a series of apps discussing themselves as legitimate services—using movie trailers and photo filters to fool users.
Eleftheriou stated that the apps have been available in the app store for months despite negative reviews revealing them to be illegal. Ads for the apps have been pushed, using social media influencers with “millions” of followers to promote them, says Eleftheriou. “While Apple is failing to police its App Store, these apps have amassed over 2M downloads and are now generating ~16,000/day or about $6M per year,” said Eleftheriou.
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