Apple removes some apps from online store over security concerns

Safety first: Apple has removed some apps from the App Store over fears they could compromise users' personal data.

Apple Inc said that it had removed "a few" applications from its App Store, expressing its concern that the security of some users' personal data could be compromised in certain circumstances. 

The company said the apps threatened users' security by installing certificates that can expose data to monitoring by third parties. The company did not specify the precise number of apps at issue.