Apple Removes Security App of iOS Because of “potential” False Positives

Apple has removed an app which helped customers to identify hidden hackers on their iPhones, just a week after it was launched on the marketplace. The application on 'System and Security Info' of German firm SektionEins, picked up different irregularities including any unwanted tinkering with certificates supposed to guarantee the authenticity of the applications and usage of files associated with definite breakouts.

Such type of breakouts can be carried out without the knowledge of the user to remove Apple's several security protections. Stefan Esser, founder of SektionEins, says that this app was the only app on Apple's App Store which was capable of listing all procedures happening on the device.

Unluckily, the app went into problems during its fourth review process for the App Store and so it was removed. Esser was informed that detecting problems and weaknesses in the phone of the user was not allowed and could lead to "potentially incorrect and deceptive diagnostic functionality for iOS devices."

Esser believes that his app was debarred because Apple does not want its users to know that iOS could have security flaws. Esser adds that his app is a system info tool which shows a list of procedure and status of jailbreak like many other apps presently available. Esser confirms that he will not release a version of the app for jailbroken devices. Slashgear.com posted on 16th May, 2016 stating that Apple has not offered any comment officially to remove this app.

Esser believes that Apple has removed the app because this app is able to show that iPhone has been jailbroken, which will reveal that there are security flaws in iOS. He tweeted "Our app is pulled and not others, because our app shows status of system info/jailbreak as we could dent on 'unbreakable iOS.'

Apple was never friendly with apps which poked internals of iOS; the removal of the app was just a matter of time. The developer of the app has been vocal on Twitter since past hours and he actually explained more sensible than Apple. This decision may confuse users and further remove faith which developers put on the company.

» SPAMfighter News - 5/23/2016