Cyber Defense eMagazine July 2021 Edition
Cyber Defense eMagazine July Edition for 2021 #CDM #CYBERDEFENSEMAG @CyberDefenseMag by @Miliefsky a world-renowned cyber security expert and the Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine as part of the Cyber Defense Media Group as well as Yan Ross, US Editor-in-Chief, Pieruligi Paganini, Co-founder & International Editor-in-Chief, Stevin Miliefsky, President and many more writers, partners and supporters who make this an awesome publication! Thank you all and to our readers! OSINT ROCKS! #CDM #CDMG #OSINT #CYBERSECURITY #INFOSEC #BEST #PRACTICES #TIPS #TECHNIQUES
Cyber Defense eMagazine July Edition for 2021 #CDM #CYBERDEFENSEMAG @CyberDefenseMag by @Miliefsky a world-renowned cyber security expert and the Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine as part of the Cyber Defense Media Group as well as Yan Ross, US Editor-in-Chief, Pieruligi Paganini, Co-founder & International Editor-in-Chief, Stevin Miliefsky, President and many more writers, partners and supporters who make this an awesome publication! Thank you all and to our readers! OSINT ROCKS! #CDM #CDMG #OSINT #CYBERSECURITY #INFOSEC #BEST #PRACTICES #TIPS #TECHNIQUES
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Epic V. Apple Trial - Impact of Big Tech Battles on<br />
Consumers' Rights<br />
By Brad Ree, CTO, The ioXt Alliance<br />
Recently, popular app Fortnite’s parent company Epic Games, has taken Apple to court over the hold the<br />
tech giant has over the app store ecosystem. The argument being made was that the Apple app store is<br />
a monopoly and stifles competition by charging exorbitant rates on purchases in the store and that it has<br />
breached antitrust laws by removing apps, including Fortnite, from the app store. Epic Games is fighting<br />
for app developers’ rights which would remove Apple’s power and require the shift in policies to allow<br />
developers to include in-app purchases without Apple its 30% “Apple tax” commission, which has the<br />
potential to permanently alter the mobile apps industry.<br />
As the closing arguments came to an end and we await a verdict, this “app battle royale” has certainly<br />
raised other questions on tech companies’ effect on consumers. When companies such as Apple put up<br />
walls and don't allow for competition within their devices or app stores by blocking outside apps and<br />
integrations within the ecosystem, the consumers’ right to choose is impacted.<br />
If Epic Games ends up winning the trial, the iOS store market will be forced to open to many, which would<br />
be a win for app developers and consumers, but could come with some security risks if not managed<br />
properly. The app store and developers need to consider how they should emphasize safety so<br />
<strong>Cyber</strong> <strong>Defense</strong> <strong>eMagazine</strong> – <strong>July</strong> <strong>2021</strong> <strong>Edition</strong> 125<br />
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