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Over 1,300 Android Apps Caught Collecting Data Even If You Deny Permissions
2019-07-09 11:48

Smartphones are a goldmine of sensitive data, and modern apps work as diggers that continuously collect every possible information from your devices. The security model of modern mobile operating systems, like Android and iOS, is primarily based on permissions that explicitly define which sensitive services, device capabilities, or user information an app can access, allowing users decide


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