A Hacker News user reports that an app is silently installing itself on their iPhone daily without their action. The behavior suggests either a critical iOS security vulnerability, a compromised device, or a serious system-level bug in Apple's app management. The report raises significant privacy and device control concerns if verified.
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Tell HN: An app is silently installing itself on my iPhone every day
Reports of silent daily app reinstalls on iOS expose either a critical flaw in Apple's app management system or widespread device compromise—both with severe privacy and control implications.
Sunday, April 26, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: Hacker NewsBY sys://pipeline
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