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Researchers spot thousands of Android apps leaking user data through misconfigured Firebase databases

Tuesday 12th May 2020 18:01 GMT IGotOut

Android apps insecure?

I'm shocked I tell you.

Now bugger off, Candy Smash Space Happy App needs to access my contacts, location, storage and photos and must click OK.

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