Apps like Temu or TokTok. Or those cheap electronic devices where you have to download a questionable app and register an account. What exactly is being stolen and what is being done with it? Who is doing it? Why?

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    6 months ago

    they can also collect much more depending on which permissions it has. IIRC some sensors like movement are not behind permissions.

    some collect your behaviour online to extrapolate your personality, habits and to predict you and manipulate you too, thats scarier imo.