Flashlight apps - cause for concern?

Discussion in 'Discussion Group' started by Doc Savage, Oct 29, 2014.

  1. Doc Savage

    Doc Savage Member

    This subject is making the rounds:

    http://www.sun-gazing.com/need-uninstall-phones-flashlight-app/

    According to Cybersecurity expert Gary Miliefskynt “the top ten flashlight apps…are all malware; they’re malicious, they’re spying, they’re snooping, and they’re stealing.” They are sending data to India, Russia, and China. Well this was an eye-opener. I had no idea this was going on.

    Do you have a flashlight app on your phone?

    Are you going to remove it?


    Miliefskynt's website: www.snoopwall.com

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    Snopes take on this:

    http://www.snopes.com/computer/internet/flashlight.asp
     
  2. TBonz

    TBonz Member

    Used to...iPhones now have a built in flashlight using the flash LED lamp, so I removed the apps well before all of this...
     
  3. Hught

    Hught Well-Known Member

    If you have an Android phone use the Motorola "DroidLight"
     
  4. robbie

    robbie Well-Known Member

    Yes, a cause for concern!!! Everyone in my family has uninstalled the flashlight app!!!
     

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