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'The version of the application in the official Mac App Store still (locally) collects all aforementioned data and still attempts to exfiltrate it,' Wardle continued. TechRepublic: Why passwords are a terrible method of authentication Perhaps the 'Adware Doctor' developers saw that identified this issue? Or maybe it's just down for maintenance, as other related API endpoints remain active.' 'A few days ago, the API endpoint (or perhaps the subdomain), went offline,' the researcher added. However, at the time of writing, the app is still freely available to download. Wardle says that Apple was contacted a month ago with the findings and the company promised to investigate. 'And its access to this very private data is clearly based on deceiving the user.'Д¬NET: Equifax's hack, one year later: A look back at how it happened and what's changed 'At no point does Adware Doctor ask to exfiltrate your browser history,' Wardle says.

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The app is reportedly able to collect user browser data due to the catch-all permissions required by a user on install permissions users are likely to give without a thought due to Adware Doctor's high ranking and generally positive reviews.

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Upon execution of the 'cleaning' session, the app will spawn the archive file, naming it history.zip before compiling captured browser data. However, once users click 'clean,' the option for apparently removing such infections from a PC, things become more interesting. JS files are then pulled from servers and the app's database is downloaded which contained hashes of known adware and spyware. Wardle examined these findings further, downloading the app to find various network requests are sent over HTTPS. See also: Cryptojacking campaign exploiting Apache Struts 2 flaw kills off the competition In a blog post published Friday, Wardle said the app appears to completely ignore Apple's developer guidelines as it covertly collects user browsing history and transfers it to a server in China. However, according to security researcher Patrick Wardle, the app acts more like spyware than a way to protect against infiltration, as Adware Doctor 'surreptitiously exfiltrates highly sensitive user information.' Adware Doctor is also the current top grossing application in the utility category. The application currently holds spot number four in Apple's list of top paid software.

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These new rules might cause one app developer, in particular, serious problems - as it appears that Adware Doctor, one of the most highly-rated anti-adware apps in the store, is secretly harvesting user data and sending it to China without consent.ДЄdware Doctor, an app which costs $4.99 to purchase, describes itself as software able to 'prevent malware and malicious files from infecting your Mac,' and recommends purchase in the case of slow systems, web browser hijacking, and evidence of adware - including popups and unwanted ads. The ransomware threat is growing: What needs to happen to stop attacks getting worse? (ZDNet YouTube).The best VPNs for business and home use.

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