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Beware of these scam apps on the Mac Store
- Latest: Mac App Store again hosts apps mimicking Google Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT, signaling ongoing brand impersonation.
- Neural Techlabs repeatedly published impersonating apps, with new iterations despite removals.
- Removals have occurred, but new versions keep appearing, revealing flaws in Apple's review process.
- Users may unknowingly download apps that access sensitive information, increasing security risks.
- Investigations suggest multiple developer accounts may belong to the same group, enhancing deception.
- Examples include ‘AI Chat Bot for Google Gemini,’ closely mirroring Google's branding.
- Past removals include ‘AI Chat Bot Ask Assistant,’ indicating recurring violations of Apple’s rules.
- Brand impersonation can bypass basic security measures and risk device integrity.
- Apple’s review process is under renewed scrutiny as impersonators persist.
- Security-conscious users should verify developer credentials and remain wary of brand impersonation.
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