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technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Apple Removes Fake LastPass Password Manager App from App Store"

A fake LastPass app, "LassPass Password Manager," managed to slip through Apple's usually stringent App Store review process and was available for download for weeks before being taken down. The fraudulent app attempted to impersonate the official LastPass app and was listed under a different developer name. This incident comes at a time when Apple's app distribution policies have been under scrutiny, with the company releasing new rules in response to the EU's Digital Markets Act. Apple's opposition to the DMA was based on the belief that its walled-garden approach with the App Store keeps consumers safe from bad actors, yet the fake app was approved and available for download despite these concerns.

via Mashable|

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technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Apple App Store Allows Fake LastPass App, Raises Security Concerns"

A fake LastPass app, impersonating the popular password manager, managed to slip through Apple's app approval process and make it into the iOS App Store. LastPass has taken action to have the fraudulent app removed, and Apple has confirmed receipt of their complaints. While Apple has a reputation for being a safe place for users to get software, this incident raises questions about how the fake app made it past their security and brand protection mechanisms. Users are advised to be cautious and look for signs of impersonation when downloading apps.

via The Register|

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technology2 years ago•3 min saved

Imposter LastPass App Removed from Apple's App Store

A fake app posing as LastPass was removed from the App Store after being listed under an individual developer's name and copying LastPass's branding. Apple has not commented on the removal. LastPass warned customers about the fraudulent app, which had misspellings and clues indicating its fake nature. Apple has been criticized for allowing the fake app to pass its App Review process, especially as it argues against new regulations that could compromise customer safety and privacy. LastPass is working with Apple to understand how the fake app passed security and brand protection mechanisms.

via TechCrunch|

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technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Beware: Fake LastPass App Removed from Apple's App Store

A fake version of the LastPass password manager has been discovered on the Apple App Store, posing as a phishing app to steal users' credentials. The fake app, named 'LassPass,' closely mimics the genuine LastPass app but has a different publisher and only one rating. LastPass has issued a warning and is working to have the fraudulent app removed. Users are advised to remove the fake app, change their LastPass password, and reset all stored passwords for safety. Despite Apple's stringent app review process, the fake LastPass app remains available on the App Store, raising concerns about the security of the platform.

via BleepingComputer|

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cybersecurity2 years ago•2 min saved

China-Linked Hackers Plant Fake Signal App on Google Play, Targeting Users' Data and Bank Accounts

Researchers at cybersecurity company ESET have discovered a fake version of the private messaging app Signal on Google Play, which they believe is linked to a Chinese spy operation. The fake app, called Signal Plus Messenger, functioned the same as the legitimate version but secretly spied on users' communications by automatically connecting the compromised device to the attacker's Signal account. This is the first documented case of spying on Signal via secret "autolinking." The same hacking crew also created a malicious Telegram app called Flygram, targeting Uyghurs. While Google removed the fake apps, Samsung has not taken any action.

via Forbes|

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