App store bombing refers to the malicious act of artificially inflating the ratings and reviews of a particular mobile application on an app store, typically with the intention of damaging its reputation or promoting a competing app. This is often done by a group of individuals or bots who flood the app store with fake positive reviews and ratings, making it difficult for genuine users to find accurate information about the app. App store bombing can have serious consequences for both app developers and users, as it can mislead people into downloading low-quality or potentially harmful apps.