App Store Scam of the Week: ‘TabControl Extension’ for Safari

· Daring Fireball · Aug. 12, 2026, 3:09 p.m.
Summary
The blog post reveals a scam related to the Safari extension 'TabControl Extension,' highlighting suspicious user reviews that appear to be fabricated. It discusses how all reviews are from accounts with unusual naming formats and predate the app's release, suggesting that they may have been generated by AI. The writer warns users about the potential risks this scam poses to their data.
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