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 Garuda.Chanti
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By Garuda.Chanti 2025-11-17 12:16:55
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Unremovable Spyware on Samsung Devices Comes Pre-installed on Galaxy Series Devices

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The software in question, AppCloud, developed by the mobile analytics firm IronSource*, has been embedded in devices sold primarily in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region**.

Security researchers and privacy advocates warn that it quietly collects sensitive user data, fueling fears of surveillance in politically volatile areas.

AppCloud tracks users’ locations, app usage patterns, and device information without seeking ongoing consent after initial setup. Even more concerning, attempts to uninstall it often fail due to its deep integration into Samsung’s One UI operating system.
* An Israeli spyware firm.
** I'm checking my phone anyway.
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By Asura.Eiryl 2025-11-17 12:49:36
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Every cell phone in existence is a tracking device and a bug.

Everything you say, everything you text, everywhere you go is logged.

You are too insignificant to worry about it. They don't care that you go to taco bell and tell your friends about it. They just want to sell you more taco bell.
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By Fenrir.Jinxs 2025-11-17 12:53:28
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It is primarily pre-installed on budget and mid-range Samsung devices, specifically the Galaxy A and M series, in regions like the West Asia and North Africa (WANA) area
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By Fenrir.Niflheim 2025-11-17 12:56:22
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Asura.Eiryl said: »
They don't care that you go to taco bell and tell your friends about it. They just want to sell you more taco bell.
actually they want to sell taco bell your information so taco bell can then do the work to sell you more taco bell.
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By Pantafernando 2025-11-17 13:05:36
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They only track weabs
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By Fenrir.Richybear 2025-11-17 13:20:24
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This is how Taco Bell won the franchise wars
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By Kaffy 2025-11-17 14:09:30
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it wasn't until a couple of months after purchasing my samsung tv that I found out how to opt out of all the data collection, eventually I just disabled internet on it entirely. wonderful tv, terrible company.

also, if you don't use your phone's camera and mic constantly, you can deny permission on every app so that it prompts you each time instead of silently running without you being aware.
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By Garuda.Chanti 2025-11-17 15:25:20
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Asura.Eiryl said: »
Every cell phone in existence is a tracking device and a bug.
Yep.

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Everything you say, everything you text, everywhere you go is logged.
Every call you make or text you send is noted. For most the actual words are not. That's the job of the Israeli spyware.

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You are too insignificant to worry about it.
Individually yes. In aggregate no.

Fenrir.Jinxs said: »
It is primarily pre-installed on budget and mid-range Samsung devices, specifically the Galaxy A and M series
I have an A. Also, I am quite paranoid.
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