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Report: Android’s exposure notification data could be abused by system apps – Android Authority
Privileged apps could have access to system logs, and therefore COVID-19 tracing data too.
- Google’s exposure notification system on Android may have a flaw in its implementation.
- According to a research firm’s findings, privileged system apps could, theoretically, gain access to the data.
- Google was alerted to the issue in February.
A potential flaw discovered on Android’s COVID-19 exposure notification system could allow preinstalled apps access to sensitive information. This may include personal details about COVID-19 status, advertising IDs, and other device identifiers.
Privacy research…
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