It is a reality that not all apps you see on the internet are safe for you. There are so many harmful apps that compromise your privacy or harm you in other ways. A more concerning aspect is that these apps are easily available on Android and Apple platforms. Also, some of these could be already on your phone.
24/7 internet accessibility has become important for people. You need to have your device paired with a cellular network like Spectrum phone plans or WiFi. But privacy exploiting apps can use this connectivity as well. Therefore, it is important to be aware of such apps to protect yourself from snooping eyes and other hazards.
The following are the apps with privacy issues:
Facebook is the world’s biggest social media platform and it is also notorious for data breach instances. The company does not have the best of histories when it comes to data security. The Facebook app on your phone requires all possible permissions. It asks for your camera, microphone, call logs, and internal storage access. Based on your tracking, the platform shows you advertisements and promoted content.
The company’s history of clumsy management and security of your data has been raising concerns for a lot of people. If you want to save your privacy from this app, you can delete the apps and use Facebook from the browser.
Facebook Messenger
The Messenger app from Facebook is one of the most famous messaging platforms. But again, the company has a history of privacy breaches. The chats on Messenger are not end-to-end encrypted. This means your messages are saved on the Facebook servers in plain text. So, it may be better to not use the Messenger application as your default texting app. Using the default SMS or iMessages can be better in this regard.
However, there are two things you can do to secure your messages. The first method is to use the secret conversation feature. You can turn it on by clicking on the “i” icon. The problem is that this feature cannot be enabled on all chats.
Another thing you can do to safeguard your online privacy is to send disappearing messages. These messages are visible for only a small time. So, opting for this messaging option can also be quite helpful in maintaining privacy. Lastly, there has been news that Facebook is testing the feature of default end-to-end encryption.
DU Battery Saver
At one time, battery saver applications like DU Battery Saver were wildly famous and racking up millions of downloads. However, these apps fail to deliver the claims and the hype died. Also, most of such apps are taken off Play Store.
The first problem with these apps is that they failed to deliver. Using these apps did not make users’ batteries last longer or charge their phones faster. And a more serious problem is the fact that they fill your phone with bloatware. Users receive ads on their notification bar. If you want to be spammed with such ads and protect your peace, it is best to avoid these apps at all costs. And if you have any already installed on your phone, this could be the right time to delete them.
Free VPN Applications
A VPN connection masks your IP address and makes your browsing secure. There are dozens of VPN applications you can find on the Play Store. Many of them are free and have a paid option. So, why should you avoid them for your privacy? The answer is that many of these VPN apps have been found to have vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit.
Another problem is that the free version in many cases does not offer complete online security. Such VPN apps may track your browsing and sell data to advertisers. If neither of these two is the case, it is best to know that VPN companies based in the US may have to disclose your data to government agencies.
So, what you should do instead is opt for a paid subscription to a European VPN company. Such companies have better data and privacy security.
Words with Friends
Word games and other multiplayer games have a significant amount of your data that for many users it could be concerning. Such apps ask for location, contacts, first name, last name, email, and more. With so much valuable personal data available, its safety becomes crucial.
The developers of such games may sell your data to advertisers. So, there may be some serious privacy issues from such multiplayer games.
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