Most of the users are still unaware that even when the apps are not in use, the phone can still track and collect data without them being aware. Fortunately, there is a solution to prevent this from happening.
One may have ten, twenty or even thirty apps on their phones, and there is a possibility that many of these apps remain unused.
In regards to this, the cybersecurity giant – Kaspersky – warned that apps on a user’s phone that are not being used could still be collecting data about the device owner even if they are not using it.
A recently published memo from the company urged users to delete their old apps, stating: “You probably have apps on your smartphone that you haven’t used in over a year. Or maybe even ones you’ve never opened at all. Not only do they take up your device’s memory, but they can also slowly consume internet traffic and battery power.”
The security memo continued: “And, most importantly, they clog up your interface and may continue to collect data about your smartphone – and you.”
While spring cleaning the phones might not be on the priority list of people, it does not take away its significance. In case a user is concerned about ‘over-sharing’ their data, Kaspersky has
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