“The frequency at which many apps send device information…is mind-blowing” — popular iPhone apps are stealing your data using iOS push notifications, here’s what you need to do to stay safe

“The frequency at which many apps send device information…is mind-blowing” — popular iPhone apps are stealing your data using iOS push notifications, here’s what you need to do to stay safe

Some of the most popular iOS apps have been found to be working around Apple’s terms of service to collect sensitive information about the devices they’re installed on. According to the researcher that discovered the practice, this is a big deal because the app’s vendors can use this data to profile, and subsequently track, their …

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Apple: Governments are using push notifications to monitor smartphone users

Apple: Governments are using push notifications to monitor smartphone users

Push notifications allow for the possibility of monitoring smartphone users. (Image: Jamie Street) While apps are increasingly utilizing end-to-end encryption, push notifications usually cross Apple and Google’s servers before appearing on users’ smartphones. Governments are taking advantage of this fact to monitor users. In a letter to the US Department of Justice, US Senator Ron Wyden …

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