Apple had to delete the App Store several applications that were installing malware (malicious software) in the brand appliances. It was the biggest cyberattack that the company – which intends to apply stringent security controls in applications – suffered.
The applications were created with a tool – XcodeGhost – who pretended to be the legal software – Xcode – the developers of apps for Apple devices use. The problem was detected in China, particularly in WeChat and Didi ChuXing applications, and it is known that malicious software was programmed to collect information about the infected devices, transmit it and allow control them from a distance .
According to computer security company Palo Alto Networks, more than fifty applications were affected. Speaking to Reuters, an Apple spokesman revealed that the applications have already been eliminated.
“We have already eliminated applications from the App Store we know that were created with this fake software. Now we are working with developers to insure us that are using the correct version of Xcode to rebuild the applications. “
The company did not disclose the number of devices that installed the malware nor published recommendations for affected users.
The developers of the software applications downloaded by Baidu, a research tool, and download applications in China. The weight of Apple’s original file – 3.59 gigas – means that many programmers unload the software from unofficial sites that are nearest to your geographical location to get discharge faster.
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