Blog
Field notes on privacy.
Long-form writing about trackers, breaches, Android internals, and what we're learning from millions of scans.
· App Audit
I scanned 47 apps on my phone. Here's what I found.
A weekend audit of every app on a normal Android phone. The numbers are not flattering for the apps you use every day.
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· Permissions
Why does this app need microphone permission?
A short field guide to permission creep on Android, and why the answer is almost never the one the app gives you.
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· Trackers
What trackers are actually hiding in your apps
We scanned 32 of the most-installed Android apps and counted the trackers. The results are uncomfortable, and surprisingly consistent.
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