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.<br />The company said the apps threatened users' security by installing certificates that can expose data to monitoring by third parties.<br />"Apple is deeply committed to protecting customer privacy and security," an Apple spokeswoman said in a statement.<br />An Apple spokeswoman said the company would release a support page to help users remove the apps in question from their devices.
