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Here’s why you should really think twice before lettings apps access your webcam – Techradar
Many people would allow access to any component the app asks of them
Many users, especially younger people, are more than happy to give apps access to their cameras and microphones, potentially allowing cybercriminals an easy way into their lives and into their data.
A report from cybersecurity experts Kaspersky based on a global poll of 15,000 people found that almost a quarter (23%) of users always gave apps permission to access these components.
Among those aged 25 – 34, more than a quarter (27%) behave this way, dropping down to 9% among those aged 55 and up….
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