Developers who unknowingly used a malicious tool to code their programs uploaded hundreds of malware-infected apps to the iTunes App Store, China-based iOS developers reportedly discovered last week. Security researchers around the world have analyzed it. Called “XcodeGhost,” the malware is hidden in an unauthorized version of a program Apple distributes to create iOS apps. “XcodeGhost is an example of compiler malware,” said David Richardson, iOS product manager for Lookout Mobile Security.
Well, that's life for you in the digital age. You can't always trust third party sources who distribute the material for creating something, because: a) it's a third party and probably not affiliated with the original creator and b) there's always a chance to get a "cat in a bag", which what was exactly what happened. Next time, people will be more cautious about downloading stuff from third parties.
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Malware Jumps Apple’s Garden Wall
Posted by: John P. Mello Jr. September 22, 2015 05:00 AMDevelopers who unknowingly used a malicious tool to code their programs uploaded hundreds of malware-infected apps to the iTunes App Store, China-based iOS developers reportedly discovered last week. Security researchers around the world have analyzed it. Called “XcodeGhost,” the malware is hidden in an unauthorized version of a program Apple distributes to create iOS apps. “XcodeGhost is an example of compiler malware,” said David Richardson, iOS product manager for Lookout Mobile Security.