Apple Removes Top Security App For Stealing Data and Sending it to China

Apple removed today a very popular anti-malware app called Adware Doctor from the Mac App Store because it was gathering browsing history and other sensitive information without a user’s permission and then uploading it to someone in China.

Adware Doctor is promoted as an anti-malware and adware protection program that claims to be able to protect your Mac from malicious files and browser from adware. This program was the #1 paid utility in the Mac App Store with a 4.8 star rating and over 7,000 reviews.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apple-removes-top-security-app-for-stealing-data-and-sending-it-to-china/