• MajorHavoc@programming.dev
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    6 days ago

    The two companies are accused of paying millions of dollars to app developers to embed tracking code in widely used mobile apps to gather the location and movement data of people without their knowledge or consent.

    That data was used to profile people’s driving habits and adjust insurance quoting or renewal costs, allowing the company to identify risks and set the prices accordingly

    There’s a lot more of this happening than most people suspect. Secure your devices and be wary of new apps, folks.