Pinduoduo – One of China’s most popular apps has the ability to spy on its users, say experts – CNN


– presence of malware is on the Pinduoduo app that exploited vulnerabilities in Android operating systems. It is one of China’s most popular shopping apps, selling clothing, groceries and just about everything else under the sun to more than 750 million users a month. But according to cybersecurity researchers, it can also bypass users’ cell phone security to monitor activities on other apps, check notifications, read private messages and change settings. And once installed, it’s tough to remove. While many apps collect vast troves of user data, sometimes without explicit consent, experts say e-commerce giant Pinduoduo has taken violations of … Continue reading Pinduoduo – One of China’s most popular apps has the ability to spy on its users, say experts – CNN