Technology Apple removes anti-malware apps that harvested browser data

After exporting users' browser history, applications from Apple-based Cyber ​​Security firms that are available from Apple Apple are available.

Many anti-malware applications have been updated by Microsoft.
However, Microsoft Microsoft denies allegations that apps are "stealing user data" and send it a server in China.

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Last week, security researchers saw the behavior of the app.

Registered Microsoft, Doctor Cleaner, Dr. Antivirus and Apple applications were removed from the Apple Mac Store store, although Tech Giant has not yet verified.

Trend Micro said in a statement "Trend Microsoft" is stolen by stealing user data and sending a report on an unknown server in China. "

He further added that he has completed the initial investigation, which has been confirmed that many applications including Dr. Cleaner and Dr. Antivirus, a "snapshot of a snapshot of browser history" in its installation was done. And upload

The firm said it was done for "security purposes" so that the user had recently encountered adware or other threats.

However, he further added that he has decided to remove the function from the apps.
In an update in the statement, trendy Mike said, "We apologize for our community to be worried and can ensure that their data are safe and it is not considered."

User's browser login login, which has already been held for three months, has now been deleted.

The BBC has contacted Apple for comment.