Over 3.5 Million iPhone & iPad Users Installed Malicious Fleeceware from Apple’s App Store

More than 30 malicious fleeceware apps found in Apple’s official App Store. These apps are aimed to make financial frauds.

Apple allows apps to offer a trial period and these app developers taking it as an advantage.

If the users install the app and don’t cancel the subscription they use to charge an excessive amount.

Fleeceware Apps Apple’s App Store

Sophos observed 30 such apps present in Apple’s official App Store and these apps charge subscription between $30 per month or $9 per week after a 3- or 7-day trial period.

These malicious apps gaining popularity by advertising with various popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other sources.

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