LastPass, a password management program, has announced a warning to its customers about a fake app that imitates LastPass. This fake app, called LassPass Password Manager, was found on the Apple App Store. The confusing logo and appearance of the app make users believe it is the real LastPass.
LastPass has stated that they are currently working with the relevant parties to remove this app from the App Store, and the app has recently been taken down successfully.
Christopher Hoff, the head of LastPass security, provided additional information regarding the situation. He revealed that the company has reached out to Apple to understand their app review process and why this imitating app was able to pass the verification process and be uploaded to the App Store. The imitating app managed to circumvent scrutiny through subtle spelling changes.
This incident may serve as a wake-up call, as Apple has recently announced guidelines for iOS 17.4 in the EU, allowing individual countries to create their own app stores. However, these separate app stores will still need to go through Apple’s review process. Apple also clarified that this feature will not be extended to other countries, emphasizing the importance of security and risk reduction.
TLDR: LastPass warns customers about a fake app called LassPass Password Manager that imitates their program. They are working to remove the app from the Apple App Store. Christopher Hoff shares that LastPass is investigating how the imitating app passed the review process. Apple recently announced separate app stores in the EU, emphasizing the importance of security and risk reduction.
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