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Uber removes tool that could record your iPhone’s screen

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Uber’s app was granted an unusual level of access to your screen by Apple.

RIDE-HAILING SERVICE Uber has removed a set of Apple-granted developer tools from the latest version of its iOS app, which potentially enabled it to record any user’s iPhone screen - including passwords and other personal data.

Will Strafach, security researcher and CEO at Sudo Security

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