Apple killing ad blockers that install root certificates

Apple has had a few security issues popping up recently between new iOS malware variants that attack both jailbroken and non-jailbroken devices, and now there is an issue with the new content blocker system in iOS 9. It seems that some content blocker apps have been installing root certificates on devices which could allow dangerous access.

The developers created content blockers on iOS 9 that would basically create a VPN where all traffic is run through the developer’s servers to remove the ads. If that app installs a root certificate, it could allow the developer to be able …

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