And though much of this unscrupulous behavior was reported to Apple, unfortunately they failed to decisively act. However, while these past actions are rather devious or underhanded, some would (understandable) argue they are not blatantly unconscionable. Or.maybe it is truly one of the most amazing pieces of software ever written:īut this seems unlikely, especially as we dig a little more thru the app's reviews: Apple pulled it from the store lickety-split, but it came right back as Adware Doctor.'įinally, the stellar reviews are bestowed upon Adware Doctor (and other applications by the same developer), are likely fake, as the application is specifically discussed in the insightful post, 'Mac AppStore apps with fake reviews'. 'This same app was using the name 'Adware Medic' a couple weeks ago, which happens to be the same name as my own very popular AdwareMedic app that got purchased by Malwarebytes. In 2016 it was shown that the application was (ab)using AppleScript in an apparent attempt to perform elevated actions (in violation of Apple's App Store Guidelines):Īround that same time, Thomas Reed noted that: Reading up on Adware Doctor we find it has a rather unscrupulous history. However, it's rather amusing (and perhaps, not a coincidence) that 'Zhang Yongming' is an infamous Chinese serial killer There isn't a lot of information about the application's developer, 'Yongming Zhang'. Though Apple was contacted a month ago, and promised to investigate, the application remains available in Mac App Store even today. However, it's questionable whether these statements actually hold true, as one of the top grossing applications in the Mac App Store surreptitiously exfiltrates highly sensitive user information to a (Chinese?) developer. Apple reviews each app before it’s accepted by the store, and if there’s ever a problem with an app, Apple can quickly remove it from the store.' 'The safest place to download apps for your Mac is the Mac App Store. You probably trust applications in the Official Mac App Store. ■ While process enumeration is disallowed in the iOS sandbox, and yes, /bin/ps is blocked on in the macOS sandbox as as well, Apple has noted that sandboxed apps may still enumerate running processes (though this will likely change in the future). ■ In Mojave, the sandbox will (always) protect private content, such as Safari's history. ■ I've uploaded the app's binary if you want to play along (download: Adware Doctor.zip)

■ The application, 'Adware Doctor' has now been removed from the Mac App Store!

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