Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Android Apps Secretly Tracking Users By Listening To Inaudible Sound Hidden In Adverts

From The Independent:

Android Apps Secretly Tracking Users By Listening To Inaudible Sound Hidden In Adverts

"Researchers say the technique can even be used to de-anonymise Tor users

An increasing number of Android applications are attempting to track users without their knowledge, according to a new report.

Over recent years, companies have started hiding “beacons”, ultrasonic audio signals inaudible to humans, in their adverts, in order to track devices and learn more about their owners."

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