CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Queen City News) — Our phones are full of apps that make our lives easier, brighten our photos, and keep us connected with friends and family.
But convenience comes at a price.
“Do you think Americans are fully aware of how much information these apps have access to?” Queen City News asked one cybersecurity expert.
“No,” answered Gerald Kasulis, vice president of business operations at Nord Security.
Instead, Kasoulis suggested checking the settings.
“Please check your location settings,” he said. “Visit your privacy settings to see what kind of permissions you give apps. Most people are surprised when they access these types of permissions to see what permissions they give apps. , I can guarantee you’ll be surprised. It’s alarming.”
In a recent study conducted by NordVPN, the online security company found that three-quarters of mobile apps collect more personal information than is necessary for the technology to function properly. did.
The company found music streaming app Pandora and video sharing app TikTok to be the most intrusive.
“So, pretty good,” Kasoulis said. If I sell my data, there has to be some kind of monetization behind it. ”