Per one tech forum this week: “Google has quietly installed an app on all Android devices called ‘Android System SafetyCore’. It claims to be a ‘security’ application, but whilst running in the background, it collects call logs, contacts, location, your microphone, and much more making this application ‘spyware’ and a HUGE privacy concern. It is strongly advised to uninstall this program if you can. To do this, navigate to 'Settings’ > 'Apps’, then delete the application.”

    • Wren@lemmy.world
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      9 hours ago

      I don’t have to recommend anything just because I’m asking why people are buying spyware tech.

      Just like I may not know the proper way to safely jump out of an airplane, but I do know a parachute is involved.

      A person asking why people do a thing that seems stupid isn’t obligated to solve the people.