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Sideloading Bill Would Allow 'Malware, Scams and Data-Exploitation to Proliferate,' Says Apple
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One can side load apk on any androidOS based device. One does not have to use the PlayStore.
Do they frequently erase and reset their iPads to factory settings? Because this is an easy to reach option, just few taps in Settings.
No they don't. Every time I check though that have at least two downloaded exe files which as you know iPad can't open but they would definitely run them on Windows 10 if they still had it!
A toggle deep in the settings accessible to those that know the risks would be a good option.
A simpler computing device was probably the smartest move you made such as an iPad, but that has to do with the individual’s possible declining cognition abilities. Yes, I assist many seniors with technology and am well aware. I drill the basics over and over till it becomes a habit.
I think we're fighting for the illusion of security and privacy. Right now many AppStore apps like Google apps and FB apps are a big threat to privacy. I for one doubt that disabling the camera or the microphone have any effect if these big tech giants presumably have found a top secret vulnerability that allows them to record audio, video or screen while those options are disabled in Settings. I truly hope I'm wrong on this one.
Apple wants us to think that our digital life is in good hands. Is it? The only way to know is to inspect and audit the code otherwise we're taking Apple's word for it.
I agree with what you’re saying, but I’m not understanding specifically, who is them and what have you trained them on?
So I assume it wouldn't be such a problem for them if Apple have buried sideloading option few levels deeper in Settings, along with some relatively complicated authentications? Am I right?
Because it already happened on Android - and is not a worst case scenario?
Impostor 'Fortnite' Android Apps Are Already Spreading Malware
New analysis from mobile security firm Lookout shows that malware authors are taking full advantage of 'Fortnite' ditching the Google Play Store.www.wired.com
Fake scare mongering from Lookout which sells redundant malware scanner. If getting it direct from Epic is too difficult then stick to an abacus. Meanwhile, iOS is littered with zero-click Pegasus type malware injection.
https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2021/12/a-deep-dive-into-nso-zero-click.html
Yet you are fine with all the cameras and microphones on your iPhone, iPad, AppleWatch, AirPods, Alexa, etc being active all the time. iOS has security holes at present, don’t fool yourself into believing otherwise.
Fine, if you want different sources here you go.
50% of fake Fortnite apps on Android contain malware, spyware or adware - report
Many of the Fortnite APKs and installers available online for Android have some sort of issue, according to a new report.
www.vg247.com
Fake Fortnite Apps Are Already Spreading Malware For Android Users
Well, that was fast.
www.gamebyte.com
Fake Fortnite Apps for Android Spread Spyware, Cryptominers
An array of malicious Android apps purporting to be popular game Fortnite are instead harvesting call logs and downloading cryptomining malware.
threatpost.com
Fake Fortnite Malware Apps Are Already Rampant on Android
Unfortunately, it seems that the Fortnite Android beta has already prompted malware creators to start spreading fake Fortnite apps on Android devices.
www.vgr.com
Fortnite Fans On Android Are Being Scammed By Malicious Apps
Fans of the popular game Fortnite who own iPhones or iPads can now play it on the go. Those with an Android device, not so much... and scammers are taking advantage.
www.forbes.com
I don't think its "fake"
Before sideloading I'd like to see Apple allowing us to revert back to previous supported app versions and previous supported iOS versions. Apple is making it harder for loyal customers to support them in their battles while locking us in software versions we do not like. The right to downgrade should the next Bill.
Elderly family member, this person has overstretched their goodwill service and is finding themselves in a sticky situation.
You have approximately 60 posts in this thread, with 16 pages totaling of varied discussion, I didn’t read every post. No need to be so defensive. Try using a bit of decorum when replying.
However, thanks for the reply.
I am not defensive. Just don't want to repeat myself for the 10th time which also adds more to this thread when its not needed.
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60 posts with 16 pages of totaling of varied discussion. How did you figured that out 😂 I don’t even know what to say to that 😵💫.
Couldn’t catch up or read every single post but what’s the main argument that is being made?
Ironically, you keep rehashing most of the same arguments over and over again with other members regarding what you’ve ‘trained them on’ with your frustrations over the topic. It was just a simple question.
No, steam is great at competing. And yes epic uses exclusive games to grow their user base, offer lower fees to make themselves more attractive to developers. This is smart business investment as their projections points to 30-50% market share of Pc gamers in 2024. And currently sit at
Around 25%~ that’s great for have started at 0% in December 2018. And Mac App Store likely still at 1% within margins of error for anything
The specific MR member has unrealized fears for their senior family members security and potential to be scammed if Apple were to permit side loading apps even if a toggle and message was implemented.
Chicken little situation, nothing more. If Apple says it, then it must be true there is no conflict of interest related to benefitting financially. Nothing to see here it’s all good, it’s Apple folks.