Combine the rapid adoption of mobile devices with the behavior of some companies developing applications for them, and what do you get? A pocket-sized, portable privacy liability. Veracode explores the consequences of rampant data-mining and the importance of finding the balance between function and privacy in this infographic published today. The moral of the story, though, is this: if you aren’t allowed to change an app’s privacy or sharing options then you shouldn’t keep that app on your device.

Categories: Mobile Security

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  1. Anonymous
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    preinstalled carrier Apps cannot be deleted/ uninstalled.   only way currently is to root your phone and install a stock Rom or an improved ROM.

    stripped of Carrier bloatware.. 

     

     

     

     

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