A Department of Homeland Security pilot program found issues in 33 first responder apps. Auditors identified both privacy and security issues in the apps they tested. The audit took three months, and investigators said they notified all app developers. 14 apps developed by ten developers received fixes for the reported issues. The DHS says the apps need to function as designed at a time of crisis and need to be hardened against security issues commonly exploited by mundane malware that may cause problems when the apps are needed the most.
Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dhs-18-of-33-first-responder-apps-affected-by-security-flaws/