# Over 3.5 Million iPhone & iPad Users Installed Malicious Fleeceware from Apple’s App Store

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More than 30 malicious fleeceware apps found in Apple’s official App Store. These apps are aimed to make financial frauds.

Apple allows apps to offer a trial period and these app developers taking it as an advantage.

If the users install the app and don’t cancel the subscription they use to charge an excessive amount.

## **Fleeceware Apps Apple’s App Store**

Sophos observed 30 such apps present in Apple’s official App Store and these apps charge subscription between $30 per month or $9 per week after a 3- or 7-day trial period.

> These malicious apps gaining popularity by advertising with various popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other sources.

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