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This is getting scary. I always had the impression that Trend Micro was a reputed, well-established security company. Why they would sacrifice that brand for a
by applecrazy 8y ago
This is getting scary. I always had the impression that Trend Micro was a reputed, well-established security company. Why they would sacrifice that brand for a quick buck is beyond me.
Edit: I don't understand how Apple didn't catch this in their review process: the exfiltration is clearly visible using a disassembler, as shown in the original forum report[1].
[1]: https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/217353-get-rid-of-open-any-files-rar-support/?tab=comments#comment-1195086 https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/217353-get-rid-of-open...
- saagarjha 8y agoThe article has Trend Micro in quotes; maybe it really it's them?
- applecrazy 8y agoUnfortnately, it is them, based off of their website[1], which contains descriptions for each of these apps. The App Store link on their website has also stopped working, and the apps in question have disappeared off the store. [1]: https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/forHome/products/free-tools.html https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/forHome/products/free-tools... Edit: here's their website for the unarchive tool, seems like it is them: https://www.drcleaner.com/dr-unarchiver/ https://www.drcleaner.com/dr-unarchiver/
- api 8y agoSurveillance is where the money is. The appetite for data is insatiable, and since nobody wants to pay for anything there aren't many other business models.
- danieldk 8y agoIronically, the Adware Doctor tool that was in the news a couple of days ago, stealing browser history, was $4.99. https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/nicolenguyen/apple-removes-adware-doctor-browsing-history https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/nicolenguyen/apple-remo...
- blihp 8y agoTwo thoughts: In this era of ultra cheap/free software and hardware, even formerly reputable companies are likely to find alternate revenue stream irresistible. Apple's review process is most likely largely a PR illusion. Just look at all the stories of how inconsistently and arbitrarily they've enforced App Store policies over the last decade. That's not to say that they are not sincerely trying, I'm sure they are. Unfortunately, Apple has become even more opaque about many things (the 'security' obtained via the app review process always seemed a bit hand-wavy and superficial to me). I'm sure they'll continue to improve but the the bad guys will always be a step ahead because they must be.
- _Tev 8y agoApple review process is a joke, they reject and accept apps randomly ...