Apparently, iOS apps have been used to covertly collect location histories from tens of millions of Apple devices, via packaged code that belongs to data monetization companies. The crumbling privacy of iOS apps also adds up to the controversy of Apple’s state of security. Previous numbers revealed similar growth: AV-TEST security report for 2016/2017 indicated that Apple systems saw three times more attacks compared to past years. To top that off, four brand new Mac threats were detected only in the first two months of 2018. Is Apple Losing Its Grip?Īccording to statistics, Mac malware increased by 270% in 2017 compared to 2016. Cybersecurity researchers have been closely observing the threat landscape only to conclude that malware infections targeting Mac devices have increased in 2018. Mac malware, or macOS malware, exists contrary to the popular belief that Apple’s operating system is immune to online threats.
