- Give sensitive permissions like contacts and SMS access with caution.
App Permission: Whenever you install a new app on the phone, it asks for various permissions including camera, microphone, message and contact. Some of these permissions are necessary for the function of the app, but many permissions are non-essential. Most of the people allow all the permissions to the apps without thinking. If you are also among them then this habit needs to be changed. Today we will know which permissions you need to deny for security and privacy.
Do not allow this permission even by mistake
Accessibility Permission- Accessibility Access is designed to help users with disabilities. Features like reading the text out loud are available in it. But if you give this permission to an untrusted app, then that app can see every activity happening on the screen. Along with reading your passwords and messages, it can also execute transactions on your behalf. Therefore, Accessibility Permission should not be allowed if it is not needed.
Appear on top- This can be by different names like ‘Appear on top’, ‘Display over other apps’ or ‘Draw over other apps’. By giving this permission, the app can show its content on top of any other active app. It is not dangerous in terms of function, but if any suspicious app gets this permission then it can steal your banking details or credentials by showing fake log-in screens on banking or social media apps.
Install Unknown Apps- Giving this permission can create a big danger. This feature allows apps to be installed from any unknown or suspicious sources outside the Google Play Store. Cyber criminals try to spread malware through this route. Therefore, one should avoid downloading APK file from any unknown source.
Contacts and SMS Access- Many times apps like Torchlight also ask for permission for Contacts and SMS Access. If you do not want to use any app for contacts and SMS, then do not give its permission. Actually, Contacts and SMS contain very sensitive information. Contacts contain not only phone numbers but also emails and other personal information. Whereas information like bank OTP and personal conversation is present in SMS. They can be misused if they reach into wrong hands.
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