Apple Rejected 2 Million App Store Submissions in 2025 for Security and Fraud Prevention
The company blocked over 1.1 billion accounts and $2.2 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions. The post Apple Rejected 2 Million App Store Submissions in 2025 for Security and Fraud Prevention appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Apple rejected over 2 million applications from entering the App Store in 2025 and blocked over 1.1 million fraudulent accounts from being created.
These actions, a result of AI use combined with human review, led to the prevention of over $2.2 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions, the company says. Over the past six years, the company has prevented over $11 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions.
“Apple’s protections not only prevent harm to users, but also allow developers to thrive in a global marketplace. Today, the App Store is a global destination that welcomes over 850 million weekly visitors across 175 storefronts,” Apple said.
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