MobileNews

LastPass for Android has seven built-in trackers, security firm warns

In an extensive investigation carried out by a German security firm, Exodus, the popular password manager app LastPass was found to collect and send personal information of subscribers using the Android app. It does so with the help of seven different built-in trackers.

LastPass for Android has seven built-in trackers, security firm warns

Even though LastPass allows you to opt-out of those trackers, the very existence of the built-in software could pose a security risk for the users. The trackers collect data such as device information, mobile operator, the type of LastPass account and the Google Advertising ID used to connect user data across other apps and platforms.

Four of those trackers are for Google analytics and crash reports while the rest are serving info to AppsFlyer, MixPanel and Segment with the latter specializing in user profiling and targeting ads.

LastPass’ spokesperson says that all of the trackers serve to improve the user experience and promises that they don’t send out sensitive user information. And in case you don’t want those trackers on your phone, you can disable them by heading to the Privacy sub-menu in the app and turn them off.

Check out the latest Samsung phones at great prices from Gizmofashion – our recommended retail partner.


Author: Ro
Source: GSMArena

Related posts
GamingNews

'What Will Leak? Everything' — Battlefield 6 Devs Insist They Didn't Want the Game to Suffer From Leaks, but Getting Player Feedback 'Had to Come at Any Cost'

GamingNews

Battlefield 6 Devs Hope Console Players Keep Crossplay on Even If 'We Can Never Win' Against PC Cheaters

GamingNews

'Secretly Console First' – Ripple Effect Talks Building Battlefield 6 and Lessons Learned from Battlefield 2042

CryptoNews

Bitcoin Derivatives Heat up as CME Leads, Options Lean Call-Heavy

Sign up for our Newsletter and
stay informed!