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iOS Apps Leak Secrets: Stripe Keys at Risk!

Researchers from Cybernews discovered hardcoded secrets in over 156,000 iOS apps, potentially exposing sensitive user data and financial information. Despite many low-sensitivity secrets, critical ones like Stripe keys pose significant risks, highlighting vulnerabilities in iOS app security.
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iOS Apps Leak Secrets: Stripe Keys at Risk!

🔍 Thousands of iOS apps may expose user data due to hardcoded secrets, risking data leaks and fraud. #CyberSecurity #AppSafety via Techradar

  1. Cybernews found thousands of iOS apps with hardcoded secrets, exposing user data to potential breaches.
  2. While many secrets are low-sensitivity, critical ones, such as Stripe keys, can lead to financial fraud.
  3. Findings challenge the perception of iOS apps as inherently secure, urging developers to enhance security practices.

Techradar: Thousands of iOS apps found to expose user data and leak Stripe keys

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