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Comment: OWASP (Score 5, Informative) 120

OWASP has guidance; for instance, here: https://www.owasp.org/index.php/IOS_Developer_Cheat_Sheet#Insecure_Data_Storage_.28M1.29

From https://www.owasp.org/images/5/5e/Mobile_Security_-_Android_and_iOS_-_OWASP_NY_-_Final.pdf
2. Insecure data storage
Solution
  Avoid local storage inside the device for sensitive information
  If local storage is “required” encrypt data securely and then store Use the Crypto APIs provided by Apple and Google
  Avoid writing custom crypto code – prone to vulnerability

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