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Trend Micro Apps removed from Mac App Store after being caught exfiltrating user data

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Several anti-malware apps developed by Trend Micro, including Dr Cleaner, Dr. Unarchiver, Dr Antivirus, and App Uninstall, have been removed from the Mac App Store after researchers discovered they were harvesting users’ browser history and other information. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

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Trend Micro Apps removed from Mac App Store after being caught exfiltrating user data

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