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Block Snoopers And Hackers

Restricting apps' access to your smartphone's built in features such as camera and microphone will plug data breaches and bolster security.

We have all been there got excited by trending apps, downloaded them in a hurry and ended up giving them access to our data without being overly concerned. Unlike feature phones, smartphones store a huge amount of information, not just product preferences or shopping history, but also crucial financial and personal details if these are connected to banks and social media accounts.

And it definitely feels creepy when 'idle' apps on our phones run in the background, secretly tracking our locations and listening to our conversations on behalf of marketers. Worse still, there could be

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