The hack was first uncovered when Apple employees started looking into malicious App Store apps, according toArs Technica.
Eventually, the company found 2,500 malicious apps that had been downloaded 203 million times.
News that Apple knew of the hacking came recently during Epic Games ongoing lawsuit.
Anemail entered into courtshows that managers were aware of the problem.
Matthew Fischer, vice president of the App Store, wrote in the email.
However, the hacks were never made public by Apple.
The fake software put harmful code alongside normal app functions.
Once the code was installed, the iPhones slipped out of the control of their owners.
Observers were critical of Apples decision not to inform users about the hack.
Seems they feared public outrage and backlash more than standing up and telling customers about the potential risks involved.
“That email, and Apples decision not to inform customers and the public, demonstrates what that means.
