Android malware attacks have become a common sight these days. The danger of third-party apps is out on the forums, which has received quick-fix update from the developers. But did you know that these apps (one-third of them) to be precise, are capable of uploading your personal data and share it with third parties.
According to security specialist, Bitdefender, one third of free Android apps access and upload your private data (including your phone number) to third parties.
The data released by the company shows that just under 33 per cent of apps upload information such as your phone number, location, and your email address to third-party advertising companies, that could result in you receiving those unwanted marketing calls.
The study further shows that 12 per cent apps upload your phone number and some 17 per cent of apps ask for permission to read your contacts, access your browsing history and access your photo library.
The privacy options on the Google Play are also not very transparent, which leads to users sharing information more than what is required. However, the Google Play Store does have an optional link to a publisher’s privacy policy.
The developer's main source of income with apps is advertising. These are placed right across on your apps, be it Temple Run, Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, every app includes random ads.
One would say that you could ensure such incidents do no happen by installing software like Bitdefender, (PS: not advertising the brand) but on the hindsight, developers need to ensure that, if this study carries some credibility, then the above mentioned drawbacks are rectified.
EFYTIMES News Network
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