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untrusted app
About this tag
The untrusted app tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the risks of installing applications from sources other than official app stores or enterprise provisioning systems. Content highlights the Masque Attack technique targeting iOS devices, where attackers substitute malware for legitimate apps by tricking users into installing untrusted software. The tag emphasizes security concerns related to sideloading, phishing lures, and the importance of verifying app sources to prevent malware infections. Topics include enterprise IT security, mobile device management, and user awareness of untrusted app installation risks.
Original release date: November 13, 2014
Systems Affected
iOS devices running iOS 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 8.1.1 beta.
Overview
A technique labeled “Masque Attack” allows an attacker to substitute malware for a legitimate iOS app under a limited set of circumstances.
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