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I see a lot of Apple fans make unsubstantiated claims that Apple's restrictions on its ecosystem is effective in stopping spam, malware, scams, etc... I have y
by alaric410 4y ago
I see a lot of Apple fans make unsubstantiated claims that Apple's restrictions on its ecosystem is effective in stopping spam, malware, scams, etc... I have yet to see any data to back this up.
- fingerlocks 4y agoWhat kind of data are you looking for? Static analysis and Apple-signed binaries tied to developer profiles prevent the vast majority of abuses. For example, it’s possible to modify the Mach-O link loader on a compiled app like DoorDash to use a fake Apple Pay API that steals credit card numbers. But it’s very difficult to get that scammy app installed on an unsuspecting victim’s device. And it’s impossible to upload to the App Store. Third party App Store? No problem.
- emkoemko 4y agotiktok sending your data to the CCP...
- fingerlocks 4y agoCan you elaborate on how that will be prevented by the Digital Markets Act?
- emkoemko 4y ago?? how is Apple preventing this right now?
- fingerlocks 4y ago?? I never said they were
- alaric410 4y ago> Apple-signed binaries tied to developer profiles prevent the vast majority of abuses. More unsubstantiated claims > Third party App Store? No problem. Nonsense. Giving people choice does not mean opening the floodgates to malware. You can disable sideloading apps by default, but also enable them upon explicit user request. You can call it a "I'm a responsible adult" button. You don't need walled gardens for this. A sensible safe default with a pathway to disabling it is sufficient. You can't restrict choice for everyone just because a couple of tech-illiterate folks might make bad choices. It's silly and soon also illegal.
- fingerlocks 4y agoI just gave you a fairly straightforward and realistic method of malware injection into an app. Signed binaries prevent me from re-uploading the malware. What is unsubstantiated here? And despite repeated claims of the loud and ignorant, you can side load to an iPhone without jail break. it does require a mere $100 a year and handful of terminal commands, but possible if you’re determined. I’m willing to belabor your last point: the floodgates can open if all the restrictions are relaxed. One very dangerous system call[0] stands between Webkit and your choice of any browser engine. It’s not clear to me on a technical level if allowing that freedom to exploit by one app prevents any app from exploiting. [0] https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/System/Conceptual/ManPages_iPhoneOS/man2/mmap.2.html https://developer.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/Sy...