Apps Exploited for Unauthorized Location Data Collection
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🕵️♂️ Rogue advertisers exploit popular apps to harvest sensitive location data. A recent investigation reveals that numerous widely-used applications, including Candy Crush and Tinder, are being manipulated by rogue advertising entities to collect users’ location data without their knowledge. This data is funneled through the advertising ecosystem, particularly via real-time bidding (RTB) processes, rather than through direct app code, raising significant privacy concerns. Experts warn that this practice allows data brokers to access sensitive information, potentially selling it to both commercial and government clients, including law enforcement. The situation highlights a troubling trend in data privacy, as users remain largely unaware of how their information is being harvested and utilized.
