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Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal: See the Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Location

Because much of the collection is occurring through the #advertising, not code, this data collection is likely happening without users’ or even app developers’ knowledge.

#Tinder #Grindr #CandyCrush #TempleRun #SubwaySurfers #HarryPotter #MyPeriod #MyFitnessPal #Tumblr

#GravyAnalytics #surveillance #privacy #location #apps #security #cybersecurity #hackers #hacking #hacked

https://www.wired.com/story/gravy-location-data-app-leak-rtb/

Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal: See the Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Location

A hack of location data company Gravy Analytics has revealed which apps are—knowingly or not—being used to collect your information behind the scenes.

WIRED
Feb 8, 2025 at 6:08pmWeb
Show threadSeanFeb 8, 2025
@gtbarry This is another terrific example of why every smartphone user needs to be running an app such as Lockdown to block advertising and tracking connections. #privacy #security