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Android torch app with over 50m downloads silently sent user location and device data to advertisers

Posted on December 6, 2013 by ivanmconsiglio

Brightest Flashlight app on Android was deceptive in sending user data to advertisers, says US FTC. Photograph: /public domain US Federal Trade Commission charges ‘deception’ over app which turned on lights on Android smartphones – but also told advertisers about … Continue reading →