Mobile app permissions (still) matter more than you may think

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ESET security researchers emphasize that mobile app permissions continue to pose significant privacy and security risks when users blindly accept permission requests. The analysis highlights how attackers can abuse excessive app permissions to access sensitive data and system functions on mobile devices.

Read full article → https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/mobile-security/…

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