Apps News: This Android loophole could have let your apps spy on your web browsing (Updated: Statement)

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Details: Written by Bing News Search Results; Category: Mobile Tech Gadget News; Published: 04 June 2025; Created: 04 June 2025; Last Updated: 04 June 2025

New research suggests that Meta and Yandex used a loophole in Android to link web browsing data to app identities. The method bypassed incognito mode, cookie clearing, and other privacy protections. Researchers say the only sure fix for now is uninstalling the affected apps.
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Posted: 2025-06-03 01:35:00

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