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Apple published a new report on App Store security. 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 that violated App Store guidelines in 2025. The company also blocked more than 1.1 billion fake user accounts and removed over 193,000 developer accounts associated with fraud. Apple emphasizes that cybercriminals are increasingly using bots, artificial intelligence, and fake reviews to manipulate app rankings and scam users out of their money.
The Cupertino giant is developing systems that use machine learning to automatically detect suspicious behaviors and applications. In 2025, Apple analyzed over 9 million application submissions and blocked, among other things, nearly 59,000 programs using the "bait and switch" method, which involves changing the application's functions 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.
The 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 680,000 apps utilize Apple Pay and StoreKit payment systems.
The report also reveals actions related to the safety of the youngest users. Apple rejected over 5,000 children's category apps 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 more than 2.2 billion dollars. The company removes millions of fake accounts, uses AI to detect dangerous apps, and develops more security systems for users.
Source: Apple
