Apple Inc said on October 8 that it had removed "a few" applications from its App Store, expressing its concern that the security of some users' personal data could be compromised in certain circumstances.
The company said the apps threatened users' security by installing certificates that can expose data to monitoring by third parties.
"Apple is deeply committed to protecting customer privacy and security," an Apple spokeswoman said in a statement.
An Apple spokeswoman said the company would release a support page to help users remove the apps in question from their devices.