Apple and Google Decide to Ban any Applications Carries the Name "Flappy"

Apple and Google began to ban all applications that bear the name "Flappy" from "App Store" and "Google Play", after the emergence of number of applications that carry malicious software of the same name.

Some of developers took advantage of the big fame achieved by the "Flappy Bird" game, which have been permanently deleted from "App Store" and "Google Play", to launch applications like it contain malicious software aimed at lovers of the game.

Apple and Google have decided to not to approve any requests for the deployment of new applications with the same name of the deleted game, or part of the name on "App Store" or "Google Play", in addition to deleting applications included the name of "Flappy "and located on the stores.

Dozens of application developers forced to change the names of their applications , including applications that do not involve any threats or malicious software, in order to ensure the continued presence on the applications stores of smart devices.

The malicious applications that have been published after deleting of "Flappy Bird" game from "App Store" and "Google Play" was aimed at stealing information for users of smart devices, in addition to exploiting the power to send text messages to carry out commands such as sending short text messages to specific numbers without the knowledge of the owner of the phone.

It should be noted that the original developer of "Flappy Bird" game had decided to withdraw the application from "App Store" and "Google Play" despite the large popularity, justifying his decision that the game is too addictive.

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