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Google Updates Messages With Scam Message Detection, Adds Live Location Sharing to Find My on Android
Google is adding AI-powered scam message detection to Google Messages, secure location sharing on Android, web price tracking on Chrome, and more games to Android Auto. The new scam detection feature on Google Messages uses AI for real-time warnings, with private detection on users' smartphones. Meanwhile, the live location sharing feature is avail...
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Data Breach Exposed Precise Location Information of Millions Using Popular Smartphone Apps
A data breach exposed precise location information from millions of users from popular apps. The hacker who breached Gravy Analytics allegedly obtained data revealing users' home and workplace locations. iOS and Android smartphones were affected, though some iPhone users might have been protected by a feature introduced with iOS 14.5.
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Samsung Galaxy Ring 'Lost Mode' to Track Misplaced Wearable Spotted in Development: Report
Samsung Galaxy Ring is touted to bring several health and sleep tracking monitors and rumours about its functions are currently surfacing on the Web. A recent report indicates that Samsung is readying a new feature to assist Galaxy Ring owners in locating their wearables quickly. An APK (Android Package Kit) teardown of Samsung's Find app includes...
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Android Malware Infecting 60 Apps With Over 100 Million Downloads Discovered on Google Play Store: Details
A new Android malware dubbed Goldoson has infected 60 apps that have more than 100 million downloads on the Google Play Store. It can collect data on installed apps, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-connected devices, and track location, according to security firm McAfee.
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US Law Enforcement Agencies Using 'Fog Reveal' Tool to Track Users With Data From Popular Apps: Report
Fog Reveal, a location tracking tool, is reportedly used by US law enforcement agencies to access location information of 250 million smartphones to access users' locations. According to a report, the tool provides access to hundreds of billions of records, using data that is sourced from popular apps like Starbucks and Waze.
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Android Malware Linked to Russian Attackers Discovered, Can Record Audio and Track Your Location
A new Android malware has been discovered that records audio and track location once planted in the device. It has been found by the researchers at threat intelligence firm Lab52.
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Google Maps Brings Wildfires and Tree Coverage Insights, New Address Maker App
Google Maps has introduced three new features that will help users understand wildfires, track tree canopy, and get to locations without proper addresses. With the Address Maker app, people can create unique, functioning addresses from an Android app free of cost.
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Microsoft Family Safety App Launched for Android and iOS: Now Monitor and Manage Your Family’s Screen Time
Now available for Android and iOS, the Microsoft Family Safety app will allow users to monitor and manage their family members’ screen time and activity, protecting the family’s digital and physical safety.
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Apple, Google Weigh Location Tracking Rules as EU Seeks Privacy-Based Virus Apps
Apps to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus should not collect user location data, the European Commission said on Thursday.
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Government Launches Aarogya Setu COVID-19 Tracker App on Android, iOS
Indian government has officially launched its COVID-19 tracking app, Aarogya Setu, for Android and iOS users. The app has been developed by the National Informatics Centre that comes under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Corona Kavach Is Government’s New Location-Based COVID-19 Tracking App: This Is How You Use It
Corona Kavach, a COVID-19 tracker, has been quietly released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in association with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MHFW).
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Thousands of Android Apps Are Tracking You, With or Without Your Permission: Study
There are thousands of Android apps that have found ways to gather information like device Mac address, location, phone’s IMEI, and more even if they don’t have necessary permissions to access such details.
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Google Tracks Your Movements Even After You Tell It Not To: Study
Even with Location History paused, some Google apps automatically store time-stamped location data without asking.
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It's Not Just Facebook, All Apps Are Scooping Up Your Data
Keeping your data secure is only getting harder. One app maker believes it has a solution.
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Android Phones Track Location Even With GPS Turned Off, Google Says It's to Improve Message Delivery
Google has confirmed that the practice existed but has also revealed that it will stop collecting user location data by end of this month.
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Google Updates Messages With Scam Message Detection, Adds Live Location Sharing to Find My on Android
Google is adding AI-powered scam message detection to Google Messages, secure location sharing on Android, web price tracking on Chrome, and more games to Android Auto. The new scam detection feature on Google Messages uses AI for real-time warnings, with private detection on users' smartphones. Meanwhile, the live location sharing feature is avail...
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Data Breach Exposed Precise Location Information of Millions Using Popular Smartphone Apps
A data breach exposed precise location information from millions of users from popular apps. The hacker who breached Gravy Analytics allegedly obtained data revealing users' home and workplace locations. iOS and Android smartphones were affected, though some iPhone users might have been protected by a feature introduced with iOS 14.5.
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Samsung Galaxy Ring 'Lost Mode' to Track Misplaced Wearable Spotted in Development: Report
Samsung Galaxy Ring is touted to bring several health and sleep tracking monitors and rumours about its functions are currently surfacing on the Web. A recent report indicates that Samsung is readying a new feature to assist Galaxy Ring owners in locating their wearables quickly. An APK (Android Package Kit) teardown of Samsung's Find app includes...
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Android Malware Infecting 60 Apps With Over 100 Million Downloads Discovered on Google Play Store: Details
A new Android malware dubbed Goldoson has infected 60 apps that have more than 100 million downloads on the Google Play Store. It can collect data on installed apps, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-connected devices, and track location, according to security firm McAfee.
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US Law Enforcement Agencies Using 'Fog Reveal' Tool to Track Users With Data From Popular Apps: Report
Fog Reveal, a location tracking tool, is reportedly used by US law enforcement agencies to access location information of 250 million smartphones to access users' locations. According to a report, the tool provides access to hundreds of billions of records, using data that is sourced from popular apps like Starbucks and Waze.
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Android Malware Linked to Russian Attackers Discovered, Can Record Audio and Track Your Location
A new Android malware has been discovered that records audio and track location once planted in the device. It has been found by the researchers at threat intelligence firm Lab52.
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Google Maps Brings Wildfires and Tree Coverage Insights, New Address Maker App
Google Maps has introduced three new features that will help users understand wildfires, track tree canopy, and get to locations without proper addresses. With the Address Maker app, people can create unique, functioning addresses from an Android app free of cost.
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Microsoft Family Safety App Launched for Android and iOS: Now Monitor and Manage Your Family’s Screen Time
Now available for Android and iOS, the Microsoft Family Safety app will allow users to monitor and manage their family members’ screen time and activity, protecting the family’s digital and physical safety.
-
Apple, Google Weigh Location Tracking Rules as EU Seeks Privacy-Based Virus Apps
Apps to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus should not collect user location data, the European Commission said on Thursday.
-
Government Launches Aarogya Setu COVID-19 Tracker App on Android, iOS
Indian government has officially launched its COVID-19 tracking app, Aarogya Setu, for Android and iOS users. The app has been developed by the National Informatics Centre that comes under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
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Corona Kavach Is Government’s New Location-Based COVID-19 Tracking App: This Is How You Use It
Corona Kavach, a COVID-19 tracker, has been quietly released by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in association with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MHFW).
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Thousands of Android Apps Are Tracking You, With or Without Your Permission: Study
There are thousands of Android apps that have found ways to gather information like device Mac address, location, phone’s IMEI, and more even if they don’t have necessary permissions to access such details.
-
Google Tracks Your Movements Even After You Tell It Not To: Study
Even with Location History paused, some Google apps automatically store time-stamped location data without asking.
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It's Not Just Facebook, All Apps Are Scooping Up Your Data
Keeping your data secure is only getting harder. One app maker believes it has a solution.
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Android Phones Track Location Even With GPS Turned Off, Google Says It's to Improve Message Delivery
Google has confirmed that the practice existed but has also revealed that it will stop collecting user location data by end of this month.
