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Android's "openness" means you're open to attack

December 08, 2013 by David Johnson

So, you went ahead and bought that Android phone, tablet, thing, despite my warnings. Well, you’ve stepped in it now, and you might not even realize it. There is a new, Android app masquerading as a flash light, but is secretly tracking your every movement, and sharing it with advertisers. The app in question was downloaded over 50 million times.

 

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December 08, 2013 /David Johnson
Google, Android, flashlight app, Brightest Flashlight, FTC, App Market, tracking, open
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