Threat report on application stores

This report from NCSC UK outlines the security risks associated with the use of both official and third-party application stores on smartphones and smart devices. It highlights the complexity and variety of security issues that can expose consumers and enterprises to online threats through these platforms. The report serves to inform policy development aimed at improving app store security and privacy controls. No specific vulnerability or exploit details are provided, and no known exploits in the wild are reported. The report includes guidance links for mitigating general risks related to app store usage.

• ncsc.gov.uk/report/threat-report-on-application-stores (opens in a new tab)