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Governments identify dozens of Android apps bundled with spyware. (www.ncsc.gov.uk)
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Apps hiding malicious functions collect data – including location, audio and camera – which could facilitate surveillance and harassment.

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[-] hornedfiend@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 months ago
  • cries looking at iphone remembering the good old “free” days.
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