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Apple has released a new report regarding the security of the App Store. The company revealed that in 2025 alone, it managed to block potentially fraudulent transactions worth over $2.2 billion and remove millions of suspicious accounts and applications.
Apple is intensifying its fight against fraud and fake applications
According to a report, Apple rejected over 2 million application submissions violating App Store guidelines in 2025. The company also blocked over 1.1 billion fake user accounts and removed more than 193 thousand developer accounts linked to fraud. Apple emphasises that cybercriminals are increasingly using bots, artificial intelligence, and fake reviews to manipulate app rankings and scam money from users.
The giant from Cupertino is developing systems that use machine learning to automatically detect suspicious behaviours and applications. In 2025, Apple analysed over 9 million application submissions and blocked nearly 59 thousand programs that used the “bait and switch” method, which involves changing the functionality of the app after passing the verification process. The company also removed hundreds of thousands of applications that violated user privacy, copied other programs, or contained hidden features.
App Store blocked billions of dollars in fraudulent payments
Apple also reported that in 2025 it managed to prevent the use of over 5.4 million stolen payment cards. The company blocked nearly 2 million accounts attempting to make fraudulent transactions again. According to Apple, currently over 680 thousand apps use Apple Pay and StoreKit payment systems.
The report also reveals actions related to the security of the youngest users. Apple rejected over 5 thousand apps from the kids' category for violating strict rules regarding advertising, privacy, and content. The company is also developing tools such as Screen Time and Ask to Buy, which allow parents to control their children's activity on Apple devices.
Apple claims that in 2025, the App Store helped block fraud worth over $2.2 billion. The company removes millions of fake accounts, uses AI to detect dangerous apps, and is developing further security systems for users.
Source: Apple
