Apple's App Store Blocked Over NT$69.5 Billion in Potential Fraudulent Transactions Last Year

(Central News Agency, Reporter Wu Chia-hao, Taipei, 20th) Apple Inc., combining human review and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to combat malicious activities, announced that its App Store prevented over $2.2 billion (approximately NT$69.57 billion) in potentially fraudulent transactions in 2025, with the cumulative amount blocked over the past six years exceeding $11.2 billion. Apple has also taken multiple measures to stop malicious actors from distributing malware, rejecting over 2 million problematic app submissions and preventing the creation of over 1.1 billion fraudulent accounts last year alone. In a post on its official website today, Apple stated that as the digital environment continues to expand, malicious actors are constantly evolving their methods, often targeting consumers and legitimate businesses with deceptive strategies. To address these challenges, Apple continues to strengthen its multi-layered defense mechanisms, combining professional human review with advanced machine learning technologies to detect and stop malicious behavior. The continuous investment in advanced systems is not only to stop malicious actors but also to make the overall content review process more efficient. Apple's systems use AI to quickly identify complex malicious patterns, analyze app similarities, and flag potentially problematic changes in app updates, allowing human reviewers to focus their expertise where it matters most. Apple stated that it will continue to invest resources to fulfill its long-standing commitment to the quality and security of the App Store, ensuring it remains the preferred platform for users to discover apps and for developers to drive innovation for years to come. (Editor: Pan Yi-Ching) 1150520