Security News > 2022 > July > What does the demise of bitcode mean for the future of application security?

Unless security vendors adapt, in the not-too-distant future many apps may face a gaping hole in their security.

Apple has even mandated in some cases that apps have to be submitted in bitcode format - not machine code.

Future Xcode releases may now prevent security vendors from using bitcode.

The first approach is app obfuscation, where the obfuscator acts on the whole app in bitcode format, post-build, as an IPA or Xcarchive file.

It's entirely possible this shake-up may well compromise the security of many of the apps on the App Store.

In any case, while the future of code obfuscation may be uncertain, one thing is for sure - app developers will need to take a proactive approach, watching security vendors and planning accordingly if they want to ensure their apps remain secure.

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https://www.techrepublic.com/article/demise-of-bitcode-future-security/