Is YOUR phone spying on you? Shocking report reveals how Samsung devices can monitor what you view

[FreddyFreeloader]

• The creepy technology used by the Samsung devices is called beaconing
• The phone picks up inaudible 'beacons' emitted from websites and links
• This allows Samsung to monitor everything you're reading and watching
• Open Rights group is calling for Samsung to switch the technology off

A shocking report has revealed that Samsung phones are using technology that can spy on users through a technique called 'beaconing.'

The creepy technology can monitor everything you're reading and watching online, including personal emails and even porn.

In light of the findings, the Open Rights Group is calling for Samsung to own up and switch off the technology.

'beacon', which is often embedded in web pages or hidden in online adverts, alerts the phone to switch on this spy mode.

The shocking findings were revealed by Jim Killock, Executive Director of Open Rights Group, while speaking with The Sun Online.

Mr Killock told The Sun: 'Samsung want to get to know you – but they are behaving like a peeping Tom.

'Samsung have taken spying on their customers to a whole new level.

'What you can't see, and can't hear, won't worry you — or so it hopes.

'It needs to own up and switch it off before their customers wise up and ditch them.'

The creepy technology is explained in the firm's privacy policy, in which it says it is used for a 'variety of purposes', including analysing how phones are used.

More: Shocking report reveals Samsung devices can spy on you | Daily Mail Online

 

[Deletedmessiah]

I was going to reply on the same article with different source previously but looks like moderators removed it. Is dailymail trusted? Don't know about foreign sites.
I hope this news is not true but won't be surprised if this news is true. Spying is getting worse everyday. I own a Samsung phone so its even worse for me.

 

[Ink]

@Deletedmessiah Read How Advertisers Use Web Beacons to Track You on the Web and in Emails

 

[FreddyFreeloader]

Bty - I just bought a Samsung Galaxy S7 so am a fanboy but this news is concerning. I use the Opera Mini in place of the Samsung internet browser.

 

[FreddyFreeloader]

I was going to reply on the same article with different source previously but looks like moderators removed it. Is dailymail trusted? Don't know about foreign sites.
I hope this news is not true but won't be surprised if this news is true. Spying is getting worse everyday. I own a Samsung phone so its even worse for me.

Daily Mail does keep up with the Kardashians but also publishes legit news.

 

[TheJokerz]

Thanks for sharing! Both are interesting!

 

[FreddyFreeloader]

Samsung Privacy Policy:

Privacy Policy

SAMSUNG GLOBAL PRIVACY POLICY HIGHLIGHTS

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to any Samsung device, website, or online application that refers to or links to the Policy (collectively, our “Services”). This Privacy Policy applies regardless of whether you use a computer, mobile phone, tablet, or TV to access our Services.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information in connection with the Services, including:

• • Information you provide directly to us;
• • Information we collect about your use of our Services; and
• • Information we obtain from third-party sources.

We may also seek your consent to collect information not described in the Privacy Policy.

Use and Sharing of Information

We use the information we collect to, among other things:

• • Provide the Services you request;
• • Understand the way you use the Services so that we can improve your experience;
• • Provide customized content and advertising; and
• • Otherwise with your consent.

We may share your information with:

• • Affiliates - the Samsung family of companies.
• • Business partners - trusted companies that may provide information about products and services you might like.
• • Service providers - companies that provide services for or on behalf of Samsung.
• • Law enforcement - when we are required to do so or to protect Samsung and its users.

Additional Information about Specific Products and Services

• • Samsung Mobile

Source - privacy policy | Samsung account

 

[BoraMurdar]

Certain sources are known to be unreliable. Two of these are the Daily Mail and The Sun, both U.K. tabloids with large Internet followings. The Daily Mail in particular is regarded as one of Britain's less reputable publications. However, it is also the world's most visited newspaper site.

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