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technology2 months ago•9 min saved

Taming Google Messages: 9 privacy tweaks for Android chat sanity

ZDNet’s Elyse Betters Picaro lays out nine practical Google Messages tweaks for a new Android phone to keep texting clean, private, and distraction-free: disable Sensitive Content Warnings and SafetyCore, limit Google profile sharing, turn off Gemini and any suggestions, auto-delete one-time codes after 24 hours, keep RCS on but disable read receipts and typing indicators, enable voice message transcriptions, hide lock-screen previews, and disable chat bubbles. Note Gemini chats aren’t end-to-end encrypted and some options vary by device or region.

via ZDNET|

#android-privacy #gemini #google-messages

technology9 months ago•3 min saved

12 Android Apps That Secretly Record Conversations

Researchers at ESET have identified 12 malicious Android apps, including some on Google Play, that secretly record conversations and steal personal data using spyware called VajraSpy, which exploits social engineering and emotional trust to infect devices. Users are advised to delete these apps immediately, watch for signs of infection, and follow security best practices to protect their privacy.

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#android-privacy #malware #security-tips