Vladimir Ulyanov, head of the Zecurion analytical center, warned in a radio interview Sputnik about the potential danger of allowing apps to access your smartphone’s microphone. He noted that many users do not read the license agreement and do not allow applications to access the microphone without realizing the consequences.
Such documentation usually states that the program may collect audio data and transmit it to third parties.
Ulyanov emphasized that only applications that cannot work without a microphone should be allowed to access the microphone. But the main condition is to trust the program and its developers. The expert recommends checking your smartphone settings and revoking any suspicious permissions.
He also noted that in most cases, the use of data collected by developers will not harm the smartphone owner. This data is often used to improve program performance and deliver targeted advertising. But there is a risk that voice data will fall into the hands of attackers, which can lead to unpleasant consequences, including extorting money from the user based on the information received.
Therefore, it is recommended that you be careful when granting access to your smartphone’s microphone and carefully examine app permissions, especially when in doubt.
Before that, experts from the information security company ESET discovered “iRecorder – Screen Recorder” application on Google Play, which has been spying on users since August 2022, recording their voices and sending them to attackers.
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