Ever wondered if your apps are spying on you?

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Jun 22

Ever wondered if your apps are spying on you?

Tags : Privacy Auditing Spyware Windows 11

It’s no secret that some applications are a little too interested in us and what we’re doing.

We’ve all had this experience. You might be talking to a friend about a new product that you’d like to try. Or perhaps you’ve discussed somewhere you’d like to visit.

Then the next time you go online you …

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Jun 22

Tech Update: Are your apps watching you?

Tags : Privacy Spyware

Have you ever worried that your applications might be accessing your camera or microphone in secret – to spy on you?

This isn’t just a risk with your phone. Your laptop has a camera and microphone too.

Now Microsoft’s making it easier to find out which of your apps are accessing your hardware – and …

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