David Megginson on Nostr: It's worth reviewing the apps on your mobile device regularly and uninstalling as ...
It's worth reviewing the apps on your mobile device regularly and uninstalling as many as you can, because every app is a potential attack vector (and an actual surveillance peephole).
Ask yourself
Do I really use this app?
Could I replace it with a shortcut to a mobile website (e.g. news, social media, discussion forums)?
#security #privacy #apps
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