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Remove These 17 Apps from Your iPhone to Safeguard Your Data

Research revealed that certain smartphone apps were engaging in data theft.

Edited By : News24 Desk | Updated: Dec 14, 2023 10:47 IST
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Research revealed that certain smartphone apps were engaging in data theft. Most of these apps were related to photo editing, raising continuous concerns about their privacy practices.

iPhone users need to be cautious about several things. A single mistake could lead to significant consequences. Many times, we tend to overlook these aspects, but there are certain apps that pose a threat.

Consistently engaging with such apps could potentially lead to the disappearance of lakhs of rupees from your bank account.

Recently, 17 apps were deleted after a research. It was disclosed that these apps were monitoring activities, including location, without permission, causing significant harm to users. Consequently, these apps were promptly removed from the Play Store.

Meta also conducted research on this matter, revealing that certain smartphone apps were engaging in data theft. Most of these apps were related to photo editing, raising continuous concerns about their privacy practices. Subsequently, both Apple and Google decided to delete these apps.

Speaking about iPhone users, it’s crucial to gather comprehensive information about any app before installing it. This includes understanding who developed the app, its features, and checking reviews and feedback. This approach has multiple benefits – ensuring user safety and mitigating the risk of malware on the phone.

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First published on: Dec 14, 2023 10:47 AM IST

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