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User beware: That mobile app is spying on you

2014-08-06 13:59:40| InfoWorld: Top News

Those apps you download on your smartphone may be free or very cheap, but there's a hidden price you should be aware of: loss of privacy. The vast majority of the most popular iOS and Android mobile apps collect a variety of personal data from users, including location details, address book contacts and calendar information, according to a just-released survey by Appthority, a company that advises businesses on security.

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