Addiction app exposed plaintext user keys

- A recently reviewed iOS addiction‑tracking app stored user data access keys in plaintext and declared privacy protections were self‑reported. - Social criticism highlighted a lack of security checks during review, raising concerns about App Store enforcement consistency. - The disclosure has reignited debate over App Store review rigor and whether Apple’s tighter post‑review code rules are actually preventing insecure apps. (x.com)

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