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Fifth of Android Apps Expose Private Data

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the that's-why-i-only-use-lynx dept.

WrongSizeGlass writes "CNET is reporting that a fifth of Android apps expose private data. The Android market threat report details the security issues uncovered. Dozens of apps were found to have the same type of access to sensitive information as known spyware does, including access to the content of e-mail and text messages, phone call information, and device location. 5% of the apps were found to have the ability to make calls, and 2% can send text messages, without the mobile user doing anything."

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  1. Exposing private data by flaming+error · · Score: 5, Funny

    I tend to expose private data after a fifth of scotch.

    1. Re:Exposing private data by flaming+error · · Score: 5, Funny

      I hope you're joking. She's been dead for 12 years.

    2. Re:Exposing private data by flaming+error · · Score: 5, Funny

      No offense taken. You're not a dickhead, just a guy cracking jokes. Like me. (My mom's not dead, and she approved my comeback. She's here in the basement doing laundry now).

  2. Re:Notifications by Kufat · · Score: 5, Funny

    A joke is trying to whoosh over your head.

    Cancel or allow?