which are identical for every iOS user, are hardcoded into the app and stored on the device. The app is “not equipped or willing to provide basic security protections of your data and identity ...

In the end, it puts your and your company's data and identity at risk." Chicago-based NowSecure mobile security firm says that DeepSeek's iOS app has multiple security and privacy issues.

Numerous iOS apps are using background processes triggered by push notifications to collect user data about devices, potentially allowing the creation of fingerprinting profiles used for tracking.