Thousands of iPhone apps expose data inside Apple App Store

Jan-29-2026, 13:49:21 GMT–FOX News

Thousands of iOS apps available in the Apple App Store contain hardcoded secrets exposing payment systems, login credentials and personal data, research finds.

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Jan-29-2026, 13:49:21 GMT

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