Malware discovered on 39 apps in the Apple App Store

A malware that infects iOS apps through a malicious version of Apple’s Xcode, has resulted in the discovery of at least 39 infected apps in the Apple App Store. Among the apps affected is the extremely popular Chinese messaging app WeChat, and ride-sharing app Didi Chuxing. The latter is the most popular Uber-esque service in China.

While past viruses on iOS were placed inside an app by the developer, created and published in the App Store to purposely create havoc, this malware enters an app without the knowledge of its developer. Since a rogue version of Xcode was used in this endeavor, …

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