Worried about your privacy when using apps on your smartphone? And you are right, because some apps are dangerous because they can “steal” sensitive data. Let’s see what they are.
Every year, digital security becomes more important. Many of us rely on iPhone or Android apps for entertainment, navigation, exercise and social networking, but these apps are notoriously difficult to trust. Here’s what you can do to protect your privacy before and after installing apps on your device.
It is important to know the settings on the privacy in the apps. When you download apps to your smartphone or other devices, they often ask for permission to access personal information. Like contacts, location or even camera. They may need this information to make the app work, but they may also share this information with other companies.
Between data leaks, fears of being spied on and privacy violations, many users are increasingly looking for ways to securely store confidential photos, videos and messages on their smartphones. Too bad that many apps actually do the exact opposite of what they claim and put your sensitive data at risk. Let’s see which are the most dangerous ones.
App on your smartphone, pay attention to your privacy: here are the most “dangerous”
Unfortunately, there are applications that can be dangerous for our smartphone. Let’s think for example of some apps that download the iphone quickly, or to others that undermine our privacy. When you browse the Apple and Android app stores, most of them can be downloaded for free. But not everyone knows that some may be one threat to your personal data.
It is impossible to list all the apps that are considered dangerous for your privacy, as there are so many. What we can tell you, however, is that the applications to which we must be more careful are those of social network. Not everyone knows that apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and similar are connected to a geolocation system and therefore could communicate to third parties where you are at that moment.
Among the dangerous apps are those that monitor yours health state and the sports performance. Again, the information entered could go into the hands of people we don’t know. Emphasis is also placed on sharing apps photo And video where we are often asked for permission to spread our image online.
Smartphone app: here’s how to protect your privacy
Before installing an app you have to do some small and simple actions, since some apps for phones can also spy on you. First you need to download the apps using official stores. This is to reduce the risk of installing potentially malicious apps. Also, research the developer before installing an app.
Then try to understand what information the app can access. Before downloading an app, read the app’s privacy policy to see how your data will be used or if your data will be shared, so as to keep yourself safe and not risk your sensitive data being disclosed to third parties. .
And finally check permissions. To gain access to information such as your location or contacts, or to access features such as the camera and microphone, apps need your permission. Pay close attention to the permissions requested by the app.
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