Privacy Scores for iOS Apps

Explore the concept of privacy scores for iOS apps in this 49-minute conference talk from Shmoocon 2020. Delve into the challenges of assessing mobile app privacy and learn about a system for rating apps based on their handling of private data. Discover how mitmproxy can be used to intercept and inspect network traffic from Apple devices, revealing what information is being transmitted by different applications. Examine the four critical factors used to assign privacy scores and understand the limitations of this approach. Gain insights into the evolving landscape of mobile app privacy and the increasing difficulties users face in monitoring their personal information. Presented by Noelle Garrett, a cadet at the United States Military Academy and future US Army Cyber officer, this talk offers valuable perspectives on the complexities of mobile app privacy in the iOS ecosystem.