The company said the apps threatened users security by installing certificates that can expose data to monitoring by third parties. The company did not specify the precise number of apps at issue.
Apps with so-called root certificates route user data to servers where it can be analyzed. That opens the door for network providers to view encrypted traffic, leaving users vulnerable to data breaches.
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