Before entering the App Store, all applications go through the control of Apple in order to verify that no malicious software. That is why iOS users download applications without a second thought ontas assured that it is perfectly safe.
However, security researchers spotted the first application in the App Store that contains Trojan. The application is called 'Find and Call' and claims that it provides a way to organize contacts the user when in fact intercepted the telephone directory and sends spam messages and emails to friends and relatives to download the application.
According to security analysts, the category 'Utilities' is one of the most suspicious and Google Play (corresponding application store for Android) and often contain malware.
O developer of 'Find and Call' claimed that it was a bug. However, Apple made sure to remove the application directly from its online store.
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