iOS apps pose greater risk of data breach: study


App developers are increasingly targeting the more lucrative iOS market, where more than 91% of the top 100 apps for Apple devices exposed users to security breaches and other data leaks, according to a study released Feb 18 by Appthority. 

By comparison, Appthority found that 83% of the top 100 Android-based apps exposed their users to leaks of both personal and company information. 

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